Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1291, Alfonso III of Aragon (born 1265) passed away. In 1333, Henry XV, Duke of Bavaria (born 1312) 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 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1972, Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport. In 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. In 2012, Tom Maynard, Welsh cricketer (born 1989) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.