Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1296, Floris V, Count of Holland (born 1254) passed away. In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil. In 1908, João Guimarães Rosa, Brazilian physician and author (died 1967) was born. In 1954, The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game. In 1957, Gabriella Dorio, Italian runner was born. In 1965, Óscar Vega, Spanish boxer was born. In 1973, The President of Uruguay Juan María Bordaberry dissolves Parliament and establishes a dictatorship. In 1977, France grants independence to Djibouti. In 1980, Hugo Campagnaro, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2007, The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.