Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1095, Sophia of Hungary (born c. 1050) passed away. In 1926, Olga Constantinovna of Russia, Queen consort of the Hellenes (born 1851) passed away. In 1928, Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean (she is a passenger; Wilmer Stultz is the pilot and Lou Gordon the mechanic). In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1986, Edgars Eriņš, Latvian decathlete was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 1996, Niki Wories, Dutch figure skater was born. In 1997, Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player was born. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.