Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 618, Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China. In 1803, Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue against French forces. In 1931, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Brazilian sociologist, academic, and politician, 34th President of Brazil was born. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa 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 1989, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, French-born Gabonese footballer was born. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. In 2014, Claire Martin, Canadian author (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.