Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. 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 1967, Beat Fehr, Swiss race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1980, Craig Mottram, Australian runner was born. In 1980, Antonio Gates, American football player was born. In 1980, Sergey Kirdyapkin, Russian race walker was born. In 1981, Marco Streller, Swiss footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

DoorDash Launches ‘Summer of DashPass’ Campaign With World Cup Perks, Member Deals and $5 Million in Credits 

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June 18, 2026

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DoorDash Launches ‘Summer of DashPass’ Campaign With World Cup Perks, Member Deals and $5 Million in Credits 

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off this week, DoorDash is turning DashPass into a tournament-season essential. DoorDash is an official Tournament Sponsor and has kicked off Summer of DashPass, with an eight-week long event offering exclusive member deals, in-app experiences and soccer-themed perks timed to the global tournament. Running through July 22, the event positions DashPass as a one-stop membership for fans balancing early-morning kickoffs, crowded watch parties and match-day []

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