Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 662, Rui Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (died 716) was born. In 1936, Ferran Olivella, Spanish footballer (died 2023) was born. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1982, Andoni Iraola, Spanish footballer was born. In 1986, The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. In 1994, Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1996, Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer was born. In 2012, Juan Luis Galiardo, Spanish actor and producer (born 1922) passed away. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
2026 World Cup: Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria

The forward, who turns 39 on Wednesday, got his 17th and 18th goals at tournaments to move two clear of Germany striker Miroslav Klose, whose tally came between 2002 and 2014.
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