Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1628, Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk (died 1684) was born. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Taiwan shares close down 0.83%
Taipei, July 9 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 379.80 points, or 0.83 percent, at 45,354.61 Thursday on turnover of NT944.34 billion (US29.42 billion).
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· Jun 29, 2026
Taiwan shares close up 0.96%
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 428.14 points, or 0.96 percent, at 44,999.90 Monday on turnover of NT997.51 billion (US30.99 billion).
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Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 3.64%
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