Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1464, Rogier van der Weyden, Flemish painter (born 1400) passed away. In 1757, Battle of Kolín between Prussian forces under Frederick the Great and an Austrian army under the command of Field Marshal Count Leopold Joseph von Daun in the Seven Years' War. In 1942, Hans Vonk, Dutch conductor (died 2004) was born. 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 1952, Denis Herron, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1958, Peter Altmaier, German jurist and politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany was born. In 1967, Beat Fehr, Swiss race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1970, Ivan Kozák, Slovak footballer 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 2022, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.