Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1953, The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt. 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 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Gas prices remain elevated despite US-Iran peace deal, data shows
While drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says gas prices are likely to remain elevated despite a recently announced peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
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