Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Martti Marttelin, Finnish runner (died 1940) was born. In 1918, Alf Francis, West Prussia-born, English motor racing mechanic and race car constructor (died 1983) was born. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) was born. In 1935, Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. In 1942, Pat Hutchins, English author and illustrator (died 2017) was born. In 1948, Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In 1964, Patti Webster, American publicist and author (died 2013) was born. In 1967, Beat Fehr, Swiss race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.