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 741, Leo III the Isaurian, Byzantine emperor (born 685) passed away. In 1095, Sophia of Hungary (born c. 1050) passed away. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. 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 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 2014, Stephanie Kwolek, American chemist and engineer (born 1923) passed away. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. In 2018, XXXTentacion, American rapper (born 1998) passed away. In 2024, Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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