Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 451, Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius battles Attila the Hun. After the battle, which was inconclusive, Attila retreats, causing the Romans to interpret it as a victory. In 1180, First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan. In 1622, The Battle of Höchst takes place during the Thirty Years' War. In 1631, The Sack of Baltimore: The Irish village of Baltimore is attacked by Barbary slave traders. In 1685, Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: The Imperial Chinese Army begins a 55-day siege of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U.S. naval victory. The lopsided naval air battle is also known as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot". In 1964, A Curtiss C-46 Commando crashes in the Shengang District of Taiwan, killing 57 people. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.