Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1764, José Gervasio Artigas, Uruguayan general and politician (died 1850) was born. In 1867, Maximilian I of Mexico (born 1832) passed away. In 1884, Juan Bautista Alberdi, Argentinian-French politician and diplomat (born 1810) passed away. In 1922, Marilyn P. Johnson, American educator and diplomat, 8th United States Ambassador to Togo (died 2022) was born. In 1932, Pier Angeli, Italian actress, twin sister to Marisa Pavan (died 1971) was born. In 1934, Gérard Latortue, Haitian politician, 12th Prime Minister of Haiti (died 2023) was born. In 1973, Marie Vieux-Chauvet, Haitian writer (born 1916) passed away. In 1985, Members of the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers, dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. In 1986, Lázaro Borges, Cuban pole vaulter was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.