Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1935, Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. 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 1961, Andrés Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1980, Antonio Gates, American football player was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.