Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, The United States captures Guam from Spain. The few warning shots fired by the U.S. naval vessels are misinterpreted as salutes by the Spanish garrison, which was unaware that the two nations were at war. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1903, Hermann Engelhard, German runner and coach (died 1984) was born. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1942, World War II: Tobruk falls to Italian and German forces; 33,000 Allied troops are taken prisoner. In 1987, Pablo Barrera, Mexican footballer was born. In 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. In 2006, Jared C. Monti, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1975) passed away. In 2015, Gunther Schuller, American horn player, composer, and conductor (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.