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 1937, Del Harris, American basketball player and coach 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 1948, Sherry Turkle, American academic, psychologist, and sociologist was born. In 1988, Josh Dun, American musician was born. In 1997, Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player was born. In 2003, Larry Doby, American baseball player and manager (born 1923) passed away. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. In 2024, Willie Mays, American baseball player (born 1931) 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.

The Knicks are NBA champs — and New Yorkers share a moment to last a lifetime

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June 14, 2026

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The Knicks are NBA champs — and New Yorkers share a moment to last a lifetime

The improbable, irresistibly joyful, record-breaking run ends with the Jalen Brunson-led Knicks’ winning their first championship in 53 years. The post The Knicks are NBA champs — and New Yorkers share a moment to last a lifetime appeared first on MS NOW.

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