Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1835, William Cobbett, English farmer and journalist (born 1763) passed away. In 1854, E. W. Scripps, American publisher, founded the E. W. Scripps Company (died 1926) was born. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1937, Jay Rockefeller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of West Virginia was born. 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 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. In 2024, Willie Mays, American baseball player (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Small Businesses Have A Short Window to Petition For Tariff Exemptions. Here’s What You Need to Know

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June 18, 2026

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Small Businesses Have A Short Window to Petition For Tariff Exemptions. Here’s What You Need to Know

New import taxes on goods from 60 countries are set to go into effect in July. Here’s now to ask for relief.

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