Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1429, Charles VII's army defeats an English army under John Talbot at the Battle of Patay during the Hundred Years' War. The English lost 2,200 men, over half their army, crippling their efforts during this segment of the war. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1917, Jack Karnehm, English snooker player and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1941, Roger Lemerre, French footballer and manager was born. In 1961, Andrés Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1973, Gavin Wanganeen, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1974, Vincenzo Montella, Italian footballer and manager was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.