Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, François Buzot, French lawyer and politician (born 1760) passed away. In 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1965, Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam. In 1974, Vincenzo Montella, Italian footballer and manager 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 1993, Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist was born. In 2006, Joseph Zobel, Martinique-French author (born 1915) passed away. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hezbollah chief sets 'mutual security' as ceiling for Lebanon-Israel negotiations
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