Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 451, Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius battles Attila the Hun. After the battle, which was inconclusive, Attila retreats, causing the Romans to interpret it as a victory. In 1820, Manuel Belgrano, Argentinian general, economist, and politician (born 1770) passed away. In 1921, Pancho Segura, Ecuadorian tennis player (died 2017) was born. In 1936, Enn Vetemaa, Estonian author and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1982, The Argentine Corbeta Uruguay base on Southern Thule surrenders to Royal Marine commandos in the final action of the Falklands War. In 1985, Saki Aibu, Japanese actress was born. In 1989, Terrelle Pryor, American football player was born. In 2015, Miriam Schapiro, Canadian-American painter and sculptor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.