Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 699, En no Ozuno, a Japanese mystic and apothecary who will later be regarded as the founder of a folk religion Shugendō, is banished to Izu Ōshima. In 1918, J. B. Fuqua, American entrepreneur and philanthropist (died 2006) was born. In 1928, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, Japanese inventor was born. In 1938, Neil Abercrombie, American sociologist and politician, 7th Governor of Hawaii was born. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. In 1946, Max Kögel, German SS officer (born 1895) passed away. In 1969, Geir Moen, Norwegian sprinter was born. In 1983, Toyonoshima Daiki, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 1990, Anni Blomqvist, Finnish author (born 1909) passed away. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.