Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1179, The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. In 1816, Battle of Seven Oaks between North West Company and Hudson's Bay Company, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1943, The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II. In 1960, Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600. In 1967, Bjørn Dæhlie, Norwegian skier and businessman was born. In 1984, Wieke Dijkstra, Dutch field hockey player was born. In 1992, Keaton Jennings, South African-English cricketer was born. In 2007, Terry Hoeppner, American football player and coach (born 1947) passed away. In 2009, War in North-West Pakistan: The Pakistani Armed Forces open Operation Rah-e-Nijat against the Taliban and other Islamist rebels in the South Waziristan area of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.