Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean (she is a passenger; Wilmer Stultz is the pilot and Lou Gordon the mechanic). 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 1950, Annelie Ehrhardt, German hurdler was born. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist was born. In 1973, Julie Depardieu, French actress was born. In 1982, Djuna Barnes, American novelist, journalist, and playwright (born 1892) passed away. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 1997, Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player was born. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.