Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1924, George Mikan, American basketball player and coach (died 2005) was born. In 1937, Del Harris, American basketball player and coach 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 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 1958, Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival. In 1978, Tara Platt, American actress, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1988, Josh Dun, American musician was born. In 1994, Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022) was born. In 2003, Larry Doby, American baseball player and manager (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.