Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1095, Sophia of Hungary (born c. 1050) passed away. In 1429, Charles VII's army defeats an English army under John Talbot at the Battle of Patay during the Hundred Years' War. The English lost 2,200 men, over half their army, crippling their efforts during this segment of the war. In 1633, Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. In 1757, Battle of Kolín between Prussian forces under Frederick the Great and an Austrian army under the command of Field Marshal Count Leopold Joseph von Daun in the Seven Years' War. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1967, Beat Fehr, Swiss race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1983, Cameron Smith, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.