Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 811, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, Japanese shōgun (born 758) passed away. In 850, Tachibana no Kachiko, Japanese empress (born 786) passed away. In 1565, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Japanese shōgun (born 1536) passed away. In 1649, Injo of Joseon, Korean king (born 1595) passed away. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1920, Setsuko Hara, Japanese actress (died 2015) was born. In 1953, Cold War: East Germany Workers Uprising: In East Germany, the Soviet Union orders a division of troops into East Berlin to quell a rebellion. In 1961, Kōichi Yamadera, Japanese actor and singer was born. In 1992, A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II). In 1995, Aoi Morikawa, Japanese actress and model was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Japan and South Korea: An Alliance of Middle Powers?
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