Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1757, Battle of Kolín between Prussian forces under Frederick the Great and an Austrian army under the command of Field Marshal Count Leopold Joseph von Daun in the Seven Years' War. In 1803, Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue against French forces. In 1884, Édouard Daladier, French captain and politician, Prime Minister of France (died 1970) was born. In 1929, Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2015) was born. In 1934, Brian Kenny, English general (died 2017) was born. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1967, Clifton Campbell, American sprinter was born. In 1992, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910) passed away. In 2011, Clarence Clemons, American saxophonist (born 1942) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.