Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 618, Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China. In 908, Zhang Hao, general of Yang Wu passed away. In 1929, Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2015) was born. In 1935, Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. In 1952, Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment was born. In 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1984, Nanyak Dala, Canadian rugby player was born. In 1999, Choi Ye-won, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows
Taiwanese value showing goodwill to the mainland more than deepening cooperation with the United States, according to a survey conducted soon after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing last month. The survey, published by the government-funded Institute for National Defence and Security Research in Taipei on Tuesday, polled 1,127 Taiwanese residents from May 28 to 31. Asked about the most important approach to safeguarding the island’s security and peace across the strait, 44.9 per cent of...
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