Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1444, Charlotte, Queen of Cyprus (died 1487) was born. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1838, Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. In 1904, The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. In 1922, The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces. In 1933, Gusty Spence, Northern Irish loyalist and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1934, Robert Carswell, Baron Carswell, Northern Irish lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2023) was born. In 1940, Romania cedes Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union after facing an ultimatum. In 1950, Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. In 1973, Elections are held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, which will lead to power-sharing between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland for the first time. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.