Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1053, Battle of Civitate: Three thousand Norman horsemen of Count Humphrey rout the troops of Pope Leo IX. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1886, George Mallory, English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1924) was born. In 1915, Red Adair, American firefighter (died 2004) was born. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. 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 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.