Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. 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 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. In 1990, Sandra Izbașa, Romanian gymnast was born. In 2005, Manuel Sadosky, Argentinian mathematician and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.