Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, George Mikan, American basketball player and coach (died 2005) was born. In 1932, Dudley R. Herschbach, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1937, Del Harris, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1973, Gavin Wanganeen, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1980, Craig Mottram, Australian runner was born. In 1990, Luke Adam, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1994, Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player was born. In 2003, Larry Doby, American baseball player and manager (born 1923) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. In 2024, Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rory McIlroy makes solid start to sit one off lead at US Open
The Northern Irishman carded a one-under 69 on day one.
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