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 1843, Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". In 1889, Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo. In 1936, Benjamin Adekunle, Nigerian general (died 2014) was born. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1952, The Pan-Malayan Labour Party is founded in Malaya, as a union of statewide labour parties. In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France. In 1963, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russian-Swiss businessman and philanthropist was born. In 1970, Adam Ndlovu, Zimbabwean footballer (died 2012) was born. In 1979, Akwasi Afrifa, Ghanaian soldier and politician, 3rd Head of State of Ghana (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.