Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, Barry Evans, English actor (died 1997) was born. In 1957, Miguel Ángel Lotina, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1970, Ivan Kozák, Slovak footballer was born. In 1971, Thomas Gomez, American actor (born 1905) passed away. In 1973, Gavin Wanganeen, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1974, Vincenzo Montella, Italian footballer and manager was born. In 1975, Aleksandrs Koliņko, Latvian footballer was born. In 1997, Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player was born. In 2013, David Wall, English ballet dancer (born 1946) passed away. In 2015, Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Guillermo Rodriguez of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35

Guillermo Rodriguez is ready to hit the dancefloor. Jimmy Kimmel’s lovable, tequila-fueled and basically mononymous right-hand man has joined the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35. He is the latest celebrity contestant to be announced on the upcoming season, following “The Traitors” and “Love Island” star Maura Higgins, “Summer House” fixture Ciara Miller []
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