Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1517, Emperor Ōgimachi of Japan (died 1593) was born. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1919, Jüri Järvet, Estonian actor and screenwriter (died 1995) was born. In 1934, Mitsuteru Yokoyama, Japanese author and illustrator (died 2004) was born. In 1942, Hans Vonk, Dutch conductor (died 2004) was born. In 1947, Shigematsu Sakaibara, Japanese admiral (born 1898) passed away. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1996, Niki Wories, Dutch figure skater was born. In 2014, Stephanie Kwolek, American chemist and engineer (born 1923) passed away. In 2016, Jeppiaar, Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Jera Books Mitsui OSK Ships to Bring Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan

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June 18, 2026

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Jera Books Mitsui OSK Ships to Bring Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan

Jera Co. has agreed to book two gas carriers from Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. that will enable Japan’s largest power producer to transport low-carbon ammonia from the US and build up a supply chain for the alternative fuel.

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