Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1629, Piet Pieterszoon Hein, Dutch admiral (born 1577) passed away. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1799, Action of 18 June 1799: A frigate squadron under Rear-admiral Jean-Baptiste Perrée is captured by the British fleet under Lord Keith. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1815, Thomas Picton, Welsh-English general and politician (born 1758) passed away. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1934, Brian Kenny, English general (died 2017) was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 2012, Tom Maynard, Welsh cricketer (born 1989) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Hegseth just proved he’s an enemy to Britain

The i Paper

The i Paper

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June 18, 2026

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Hegseth just proved he’s an enemy to Britain

The US Secretary of War used his Nato summit visit to accuse Europe of being ‘free-riders’ on defence spending in what is a presumed dig at the UK

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