Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Jean Le Fèvre de Saint-Remy, Burgundian historian and author (born 1395) passed away. In 1755, French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. In 1795, French Revolutionary Wars: In what became known as Cornwallis's Retreat, a British Royal Navy squadron led by Vice Admiral William Cornwallis strongly resists a much larger French Navy force and withdraws largely intact, setting up the French Navy defeat at the Battle of Groix six days later. In 1863, Francisco León de la Barra, Mexican politician and diplomat (died 1939) was born. In 1940, World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français). In 1940, Māris Čaklais, Latvian poet, writer, and journalist (died 2003) was born. In 1949, Caju, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1986, Rodrigo Defendi, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1986, Fernando Muslera, Uruguayan footballer was born. In 2015, Jean Vautrin, French director, screenwriter, and critic (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.