Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 404, Huan Xuan, Jin-dynasty warlord and emperor of Huan Chu (born 369) passed away. In 1301, Prince Morikuni, shōgun of Japan (died 1333) was born. In 1650, Matthäus Merian, Swiss-German engraver and publisher (born 1593) passed away. In 1800, War of the Second Coalition Battle of Höchstädt results in a French victory over Austria. In 1910, Sydney Allard, English race car driver, founded the Allard Company (died 1966) was born. In 1922, Hitachiyama Taniemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 19th Yokozuna (born 1874) passed away. In 1956, Thomas J. Watson, American businessman (born 1874) passed away. In 1976, Dennis Crowley, American businessman, co-founded Foursquare was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2013, Slim Whitman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

BHP Shares Fall After $2.3 Billion Writedown on Potash Mine

Bloomberg

June 19, 2026

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BHP Shares Fall After $2.3 Billion Writedown on Potash Mine

BHP Group shares fell after the company flagged a 2.3 billion writedown on its giant potash mine in Canada due to cost and time overruns for an expansion of the project.

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