18 June 1887 Posted on June 17, 2015 by Staff The Reinsurance Treaty is signed by Germany and Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill requires only our silence; which costs us nothing." John Tillotson — Click here for more from John Tillotson Related posts: 9 November 1887 28 November 1785 28 November 1785 30 March 1856 30 March 1856 29 August 1475 7 February 1992 23 August 1939 1 July 1968 3 December 1925