Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1757, Gervasio Antonio de Posadas, Argentine lawyer and politician 1st Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (died 1833) was born. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1957, Miguel Ángel Lotina, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1973, Gavin Wanganeen, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1978, Walter C. Alvarez, American physician and author (born 1884) passed away. In 1982, Djuna Barnes, American novelist, journalist, and playwright (born 1892) passed away. In 1987, Omar Arellano, Mexican footballer was born. In 2010, José Saramago, Portuguese novelist Nobel Prize laureate (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.