Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. 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 1962, Lisa Randall, American physicist and academic was born. In 1974, Sergey Sharikov, Russian fencer and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1999, Trippie Redd, American rapper was born. In 2009, The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), a NASA robotic spacecraft is launched. In 2010, Trent Acid, American wrestler (born 1980) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.