Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1429, Charles VII's army defeats an English army under John Talbot at the Battle of Patay during the Hundred Years' War. The English lost 2,200 men, over half their army, crippling their efforts during this segment of the war. In 1938, Kevin Murray, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1946, Fabio Capello, Italian footballer and manager was born. In 1950, Annelie Ehrhardt, German hurdler was born. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1982, Marco Borriello, Italian footballer was born. In 1982, Curd Jürgens, German-Austrian actor and director (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.