Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 741, Leo III the Isaurian, Byzantine emperor (born 685) passed away. In 860, Byzantine-Rus' War: A fleet of about 200 Rus' vessels sails into the Bosphorus and starts pillaging the suburbs of the Byzantine capital Constantinople. 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 1929, Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2015) was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2005, Manuel Sadosky, Argentinian mathematician and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2014, Stephanie Kwolek, American chemist and engineer (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.