Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1234, Emperor Chūkyō of Japan (born 1218) passed away. In 1264, The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature. In 1815, Thomas Picton, Welsh-English general and politician (born 1758) passed away. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1918, Alf Francis, West Prussia-born, English motor racing mechanic and race car constructor (died 1983) was born. In 1948, Edward Brooker, English-Australian politician, 31st Premier of Tasmania (born 1891) passed away. 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 1958, Peter Altmaier, German jurist and politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany was born. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2022, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

38% back parliament’s proposal on imperial family: poll

The Japan Times

June 18, 2026

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38% back parliament’s proposal on imperial family: poll

The government and the ruling coalition aim to enact the revision during the current parliamentary session ending July 17.

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