Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Lou Brock, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2020) 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 1954, Carlos Castillo Armas leads an invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. In 1961, Andrés Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1973, Ray LaMontagne, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. In 1985, Chris Coghlan, American baseball player was born. In 1990, Derek Stepan, American ice hockey player was born. In 2003, Larry Doby, American baseball player and manager (born 1923) passed away. In 2024, Willie Mays, American baseball player (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.