Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1799, Action of 18 June 1799: A frigate squadron under Rear-admiral Jean-Baptiste Perrée is captured by the British fleet under Lord Keith. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1953, The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt. In 1998, Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ship Back for First Time Since War Began

Qatar brought an empty liquefied natural gas tanker back into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war in Iran began, a sign that the key producer is preparing to ramp up exports.
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