Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) was born. In 1936, Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright (born 1868) passed away. In 1944, Bruce DuMont, American broadcaster and political analyst was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1961, Oz Fox, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 2003, Larry Doby, American baseball player and manager (born 1923) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.