Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1800, War of the Second Coalition Battle of Höchstädt results in a French victory over Austria. In 1846, The first officially recorded, organized baseball game is played under Alexander Cartwright's rules on Hoboken, New Jersey's Elysian Fields with the New York Base Ball Club defeating the Knickerbockers 23-1. Cartwright umpired. In 1923, Bob Hank, Australian footballer and coach (died 2012) was born. In 1938, Wahoo McDaniel, American football player and wrestler (died 2002) was born. In 1943, The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II. In 1966, Mike Hasenfratz, Canadian ice hockey referee was born. In 1972, Brian McBride, American soccer player and coach was born. In 1976, Bryan Hughes, English footballer and manager was born. In 2007, Terry Hoeppner, American football player and coach (born 1947) passed away. In 2013, Dave Jennings, American football player and sportscaster (born 1952) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.