Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1860, William Dobinson Halliburton, British physiologist and biochemist (died 1931) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1900, Georges-Henri Bousquet, French economist and Islamologist (died 1978) was born. In 1929, An agreement brokered by U.S. Ambassador Dwight Whitney Morrow ends the Cristero War in Mexico. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1952, Patrick Dunleavy, English political scientist and academic was born. In 1967, Pierre Omidyar, French-American businessman, founded eBay was born. In 1978, Thomas Blondeau, Flemish writer (died 2013) was born. In 2003, Leon Uris, American soldier and author (born 1924) passed away. In 2009, Greenland assumes self-rule. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.