Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1658, Spanish forces fail to retake Jamaica at the Battle of Rio Nuevo during the Anglo-Spanish War. In 1935, Colombia-Soviet Union relations are established. In 1940, World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect. In 1941, World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in the Nordic countries, begins. In 1950, The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. In 1968, Adrian Garvey, Zimbabwean-South African rugby player was born. In 1972, Carlos Delgado, Puerto Rican baseball player and coach was born. In 2022, Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. In 2024, Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.