Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1458, Alfonso V of Aragon (born 1396) passed away. In 1812, Anna Cabot Lowell Quincy Waterston, American writer (died 1899) was born. In 1844, Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail. In 1869, Kate Carew, American illustrator and journalist (died 1961) was born. In 1870, Frank Rattray Lillie, American zoologist and embryologist (died 1947) was born. In 1901, Merle Tuve, American geophysicist and academic (died 1982) was born. In 1914, Giorgio Almirante, Italian journalist and politician (died 1988) was born. In 1939, Neil Hawke, Australian cricketer and footballer (died 2000) was born. In 1965, Simon Sebag Montefiore, English journalist, historian, and author was born. In 1980, The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.