Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1250, Theresa of Portugal, Queen of León passed away. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1946, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a Socialist, calls for a Direct Action Day against the Portuguese in Goa. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist 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 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.