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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1650, Christoph Scheiner, German priest, physicist, and astronomer (born 1575) passed away. In 1772, Johann Ulrich von Cramer, German jurist and scholar (born 1706) passed away. In 1835, William Cobbett, English farmer and journalist (born 1763) passed away. In 1854, E. W. Scripps, American publisher, founded the E. W. Scripps Company (died 1926) was born. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) 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 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

European stocks ease as markets digest hawkish Fed

Investing.com

Investing.com

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June 18, 2026

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European stocks ease as markets digest hawkish Fed
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