Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1234, Emperor Chūkyō of Japan (born 1218) passed away. In 1854, E. W. Scripps, American publisher, founded the E. W. Scripps Company (died 1926) was born. In 1918, Alf Francis, West Prussia-born, English motor racing mechanic and race car constructor (died 1983) was born. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1947, Shigematsu Sakaibara, Japanese admiral (born 1898) passed away. 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 1965, Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam. In 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.