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 1949, Lech Kaczyński, Polish lawyer and politician, 4th President of Poland (died 2010) was born. In 1952, Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment was born. In 1972, Wikus du Toit, South African actor, director, and composer was born. In 1975, Martin St. Louis, Canadian ice hockey player 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 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.
South Africa Hold Czech Republic, Keep FIFA World Cup Knockout Dream Alive
Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday.
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