Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1862, Carolyn Wells, American novelist and poet (died 1942) was born. In 1914, E. G. Marshall, American actor (died 1998) was born. In 1918, Alf Francis, West Prussia-born, English motor racing mechanic and race car constructor (died 1983) was born. In 1953, A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129. In 1965, Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam. In 1972, Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport. In 1998, Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Who was Miles Middleton? Test pilot identified as first victim of Edwards AFB B-52 crash; GoFundMe launched for family
Lt. Col. Miles Middleton is survived by his wife, Pam, and their two children. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family.
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