Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. In 1053, Battle of Civitate: Three thousand Norman horsemen of Count Humphrey rout the troops of Pope Leo IX. 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 1937, Gaston Doumergue, French politician, 13th President of France (born 1863) passed away. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1954, Carlos Castillo Armas leads an invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2003, Larry Doby, American baseball player and manager (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.