Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1800, War of the Second Coalition Battle of Höchstädt results in a French victory over Austria. In 1907, Clarence Wiseman, Canadian 10th General of the Salvation Army (died 1985) was born. In 1915, Julius Schwartz, American publisher and agent (died 2004) was born. In 1945, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese politician, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1960, Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600. In 1990, George Addes, American trade union leader, co-founded United Automobile Workers (born 1911) passed away. In 2005, Following a series of Michelin tire failures during the United States Grand Prix weekend at Indianapolis, and without an agreement being reached, 14 cars from seven teams in Michelin tires withdrew after completing the formation lap, leaving only six cars from three teams on Bridgestone tires to race. In 2007, Terry Hoeppner, American football player and coach (born 1947) passed away. 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. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.