Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1061, Floris I, count of Holland passed away. In 1189, Matilda of England, Duchess of Saxony, (born 1156) passed away. In 1461, Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England. In 1491, Henry VIII of England (died 1547) was born. In 1497, James Tuchet, 7th Baron Audley, English rebel leader (born c. 1463) passed away. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness. In 1919, The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. In 1946, David Duckham, English rugby player (died 2023) was born. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. In 2006, Peter Rawlinson, Baron Rawlinson of Ewell, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.