Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 860, Byzantine-Rus' War: A fleet of about 200 Rus' vessels sails into the Bosphorus and starts pillaging the suburbs of the Byzantine capital Constantinople. In 1822, Konstantinos Kanaris blows up the Ottoman navy's flagship at Chios, killing the Kapudan Pasha Nasuhzade Ali Pasha. In 1854, E. W. Scripps, American publisher, founded the E. W. Scripps Company (died 1926) was born. In 1873, Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election. In 1926, Philip B. Crosby, American businessman and author (died 2001) was born. In 1942, Carl Radle, American bass player and producer (died 1980) was born. In 1979, Yumiko Kobayashi, Japanese voice actress and singer was born. In 1981, Scooter Braun, American music executive was born. In 1989, Chris Harris Jr., American football player was born. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.