Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1053, Battle of Civitate: Three thousand Norman horsemen of Count Humphrey rout the troops of Pope Leo IX. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1973, Matt Parsons, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1983, Cameron Smith, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. 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 1994, Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player was born. In 1997, Latrell Mitchell, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1998, Felix Knight, American actor and tenor (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, Tom Maynard, Welsh cricketer (born 1989) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.