Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, Bernard Ashmole, English archaeologist and art historian (died 1988) was born. In 1921, Radovan Ivšić, Croatian writer (died 2009) 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 1956, Alfons De Wolf, Belgian cyclist was born. In 1956, Markus Schatte, German footballer, manager, and coach was born. In 1980, Ilya Bryzgalov, Russian ice hockey player was born. 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 1989, Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer was born. In 2011, Coşkun Özarı, Turkish footballer and coach (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Belgium handed World Cup problem in Iran stalemate thanks to Alireza Beiranvand heroics

The Independent

June 21, 2026

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Belgium 0-0 Iran: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves and Nathan Ngoy’s dismissal leaves one of the fancied teams of the tournament stuck on two points from two games

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