Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1953, A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129. In 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist was born. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pentagon Pete Melts Down at Allies Who Snubbed Trump

The Daily Beast

June 18, 2026

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Pentagon Pete Melts Down at Allies Who Snubbed Trump

Stoyan Nenov / ReutersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blamed NATO allies for U.S. troops being killed and injured in Iran.The 46-year-old former Fox Friends Weekend host was in Brussels, Belgium, talking to fellow NATO members when he ripped into Washington’s nearest and dearest in a bizarre tirade that laid blame for American war casualties at the feet of people who weren’t fighting. “These allies, they put America’s sons and daughters, our sons and daughters, at risk by denying them the predictable access, basing and overflight that never should have been in question at all,” he said Thursday.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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