Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 618, Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China. In 908, Zhang Hao, general of Yang Wu passed away. In 1887, Tancrède Labbé, Canadian businessman and politician (died 1956) was born. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1939, Brooks Firestone, American businessman and politician 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 1952, Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment was born. In 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2013, Garde Gardom, Canadian lawyer and politician, 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China Stock Gauge Heads for Bear Market as Tech Weakness Extends
A major Chinese stock gauge slid toward a bear market, pressured by weakness in Internet and consumer firms.
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