Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1946, Fabio Capello, Italian footballer and manager was born. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1961, Andrés Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1972, Wikus du Toit, South African actor, director, and composer was born. In 1989, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, French-born Gabonese footballer was born. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2010, José Saramago, Portuguese novelist Nobel Prize laureate (born 1922) passed away. In 2011, Frederick Chiluba, Zambian politician, 2nd President of Zambia (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.