Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Efraín Huerta, Mexican poet (died 1982) was born. In 1946, Maria Bethânia, Brazilian singer 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 1961, Oz Fox, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1966, Dexter Romweber, American musician (died 2024) was born. In 1976, Blake Shelton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1992, Peter Allen, Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1944) passed away. In 2007, Georges Thurston, Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1951) passed away. In 2020, Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917) passed away. In 2024, James Chance, American musician (born 1953) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Taylor Swift Wrote and Recorded ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ in 8 Hours Right After Watching ‘Toy Story 5’: ‘One of the Most Fun Days of My Life’
Fortunately, it’s not just Taylor Swift’s cats that get the zoomies. On the day that “Toy Story 5” hit theaters, the pop superstar took to X to post a brief video clip of herself speaking to the camera on the day that “I Knew It, I Knew You” was written and recorded. And in her []
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