Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Brooks Firestone, American businessman and politician was born. 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 1952, Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment was born. In 1969, Christopher Largen, American journalist and author (died 2012) was born. In 1975, Aleksandrs Koliņko, Latvian footballer was born. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. In 2022, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lee returns from Europe with Trump rapport, trade and defense deals in focus
President Lee Jae Myung returned home Thursday from his first European tour since taking office, during which he renewed momentum in diplomacy with the United States, managed trade pressure from Europe, and supported Korean defense firms pursuing a major Canadian submarine contract. Lee arrived in Seoul from Geneva, Switzerland, after attending the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. The trip — which also took him to Belgium, Italy and the Vatican — was part of the Lee administrati
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