Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 994, Lothair Udo I, count of Stade (born 950) passed away. In 1758, Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces defeat French troops at Krefeld in Germany. In 1941, Keith Newton, English footballer (died 1998) was born. In 1983, José Manuel Rojas, Chilean footballer was born. In 1995, Roger Grimsby, American journalist (born 1928) passed away. In 2000, Starford To'a, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 2007, Rod Beck, American baseball player (born 1968) passed away. In 2009, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. In 2014, Euros Lewis, Welsh cricketer (born 1942) passed away. In 2018, Twelve boys and an assistant coach from a soccer team in Thailand are trapped in a flooding cave, leading to an 18-day rescue operation. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.