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 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 1918, Franco Modigliani, Italian-American economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2003) was born. In 1931, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Brazilian sociologist, academic, and politician, 34th President of Brazil was born. In 1932, Dudley R. Herschbach, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1971, Paul Karrer, Russian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1889) passed away. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.