Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1769, Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, Irish-English politician, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (died 1822) was born. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1908, Stanley Knowles, American-Canadian academic and politician (died 1997) 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 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. In 2020, Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917) 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.
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