Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Alexander Wetmore, American ornithologist and paleontologist (died 1978) was born. In 1937, Jay Rockefeller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of West Virginia was born. In 1937, Bruce Trigger, Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist and historian (died 2006) was born. In 1939, Lou Brock, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2020) was born. In 1945, Florence Bascom, American geologist and educator (born 1862) passed away. 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 1983, Space Shuttle program: STS-7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. 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.