Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Wahoo McDaniel, American football player and wrestler (died 2002) was born. In 1955, Mary O'Connor, New Zealand runner was born. In 1973, Yasuhiko Yabuta, Japanese baseball player was born. In 1974, Doug Mientkiewicz, American baseball player, coach, and manager was born. In 1975, Sam Giancana, American mob boss (born 1908) passed away. In 1981, Mohammed Al-Khuwalidi, Saudi Arabian long jumper was born. In 1983, Macklemore, American rapper was born. In 1985, Members of the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers, dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. In 1986, Len Bias, American basketball player (born 1963) passed away. In 1988, Jacob deGrom, American baseball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Wu-Tang Clan and More Rock New York Knicks’ Victory Parade With Tag-Team Performance

Variety

June 18, 2026

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Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Wu-Tang Clan and More Rock New York Knicks’ Victory Parade With Tag-Team Performance

Nothing says love more than climbing atop a New York City Department of Sanitation garbage truck with your friend and waiting three hours for the New York Knicks to arrive. Well, maybe the only thing that tops it is climbing over steel barricades — in defiance of whatever barriers the NYPD set up — with []

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