Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Alexander Wetmore, American ornithologist and paleontologist (died 1978) was born. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. 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 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1981, Scooter Braun, American music executive was born. In 1989, Chris Harris Jr., American football player was born. In 2010, Trent Acid, American wrestler (born 1980) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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