Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1873, Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election. In 1887, Tancrède Labbé, Canadian businessman and politician (died 1956) was born. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1948, Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In 1973, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, American author and music critic was born. In 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. In 1999, Trippie Redd, American rapper was born. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. In 2018, XXXTentacion, American rapper (born 1998) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.