Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1429, Charles VII's army defeats an English army under John Talbot at the Battle of Patay during the Hundred Years' War. The English lost 2,200 men, over half their army, crippling their efforts during this segment of the war. In 1863, George Essex Evans, English-Australian poet and author (died 1909) was born. In 1932, Geoffrey Hill, English poet and academic (died 2016) was born. In 1939, Lou Brock, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2020) was born. In 1940, The "Finest Hour" speech is delivered by Winston Churchill. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 2007, Bernard Manning, English comedian and actor (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Tom Maynard, Welsh cricketer (born 1989) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.