Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1918, Franco Modigliani, Italian-American economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2003) was born. In 1938, Kevin Murray, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1941, Roger Lemerre, French footballer and manager was born. 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 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1983, Billy Slater, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1986, Edgars Eriņš, Latvian decathlete was born. In 1997, Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.