Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1264, The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1958, Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival. In 1960, Steve Murphy, Canadian journalist was born. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. 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 1994, Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player was born. 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.