Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1621, Execution of 27 Czech noblemen on the Old Town Square in Prague as a consequence of the Battle of White Mountain. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1918, Dee Molenaar, American mountaineer (died 2020) was born. In 1919, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg general strike. In 1942, World War II: A Japanese submarine surfaces near the Columbia River in Oregon, firing 17 shells at Fort Stevens in one of only a handful of attacks by Japan against the United States mainland. In 1943, Brian Sternberg, American pole vaulter (died 2013) was born. In 1964, Dean Saunders, Welsh footballer and manager was born. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. In 1975, Brian Simmons, American football player was born. In 1981, Brad Walker, American pole vaulter was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.