Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1843, Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". In 1938, Gerald North, American climatologist and academic was born. In 1941, Yves Beauchemin, Canadian author and academic was born. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1949, Kim Koo, South Korean educator and politician, 13th President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (born 1876) passed away. In 1963, Cold War: U.S. President John F. Kennedy gave his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, underlining the support of the United States for democratic West Germany shortly after Soviet-supported East Germany erected the Berlin Wall. In 1963, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russian-Swiss businessman and philanthropist was born. In 1963, Mark McClellan, American economist and politician was born. In 1964, Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian businessman (born 1889) passed away. In 1997, Baek Ye-rin, South Korean singer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit on Monday, as Xi made a rare visit to Pyongyang in a likely attempt to reassert Beijing’s unique influence over its socialist neighbor. It's Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years. Earlier Monday, he was given a lavish welcome upon arrival at Pyongyang's international airport. He and his wife Peng Liyuan were greeted by Kim and his wife Ri Sol Ju
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