Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1935, Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. 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 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. In 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. In 1982, Marco Borriello, Italian footballer was born. In 1984, Nanyak Dala, Canadian rugby player was born. In 1987, Omar Arellano, Mexican footballer was born. In 1989, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, French-born Gabonese footballer 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, Alen Halilović, Croatian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.