Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1944, Bruce DuMont, American broadcaster and political analyst 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 1948, Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In 1981, The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft initially designed around stealth technology, makes its first flight. In 1983, Space Shuttle program: STS-7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space. In 1993, Craig Rodwell, American activist, founded the Oscar Wilde Bookshop (born 1940) passed away. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2007, Hank Medress, American singer and producer (born 1938) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.