Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1629, Piet Pieterszoon Hein, Dutch admiral (born 1577) passed away. In 1803, Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue against French forces. In 1868, Miklós Horthy, Hungarian admiral and politician, Regent of Hungary (died 1957) was born. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1936, Ronald Venetiaan, Surinamese politician, 6th President of Suriname was born. In 1937, Gaston Doumergue, French politician, 13th President of France (born 1863) passed away. In 1953, Peter Donohoe, English pianist and educator was born. In 1958, Peter Altmaier, German jurist and politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany was born. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2022, Adibah Noor, Malaysian actress, singer, master of ceremonies (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Emperor makes wish for peace at banquet hosted by Dutch king and queen
Reflecting on World War II, when Japan and the Netherlands were on opposing sides, the emperor expressed hopes that both countries continue to walk together for peace.
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