Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1265, A draft Byzantine-Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. 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 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.