Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 931, An Chonghui, Chinese general passed away. In 1031, Sheng Zong, Chinese emperor (born 972) passed away. In 1632, Girolamo Corner, Venetian statesman and military commander (died 1690) was born. In 1947, Paul-André Cadieux, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2024) was born. In 1960, Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. In 1960, Craig Johnston, South African-Australian footballer and photographer was born. In 1963, Doug Gilmour, Canadian ice hockey player and manager was born. In 1997, An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir. In 2007, PMTair Flight 241 crashes in the Dâmrei Mountains in Kampot Province, Cambodia, killing all 22 people on board. In 2012, George Randolph Hearst, Jr., American businessman (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.