Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 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 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. In 1990, Sandra Izbașa, Romanian gymnast was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2012, Lina Haag, German author and activist (born 1907) passed away. In 2022, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.