Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 618, Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China. In 908, Zhang Hao, general of Yang Wu passed away. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1926, Philip B. Crosby, American businessman and author (died 2001) was born. In 1937, Bruce Trigger, Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist and historian (died 2006) was born. In 1939, Jean-Claude Germain, Canadian historian, author, and journalist 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 1969, Christopher Largen, American journalist and author (died 2012) was born. In 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.