Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. In 1812, Ivan Goncharov, Russian journalist and author (died 1891) was born. In 1936, Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright (born 1868) passed away. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1982, John Cheever, American novelist and short story writer (born 1912) passed away. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.