Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1791, King Louis XVI, disguised as a valet, and the French royal family attempt to flee Paris during the French Revolution. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: The Imperial Chinese Army begins a 55-day siege of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China. In 1921, Workers of Buckingham and Carnatic Mills in the city of Chennai, India, begin a four-month strike. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1960, The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal). In 1971, Annik Van den Bosch, Belgian politician was born. In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 1982, The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide opens in Tel Aviv, despite attempts by the Turkish government to cancel it, as it included presentations on the Armenian genocide. In 1987, Joseph Ebuya, Kenyan runner was born. In 1990, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, Senegalese writer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.