Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1782, The U.S. Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States. In 1925, Audie Murphy, American lieutenant and actor, Medal of Honor recipient (died 1971) was born. In 1926, The 28th International Eucharistic Congress begins in Chicago, with over 250,000 spectators attending the opening procession. In 1926, Rehavam Ze'evi, Israeli general and politician, 9th Israeli Minister of Tourism (died 2001) was born. In 1927, Simin Behbahani, Iranian poet and activist (died 2014) was born. In 1929, Edith Windsor, American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activist (died 2017) was born. In 1941, Ulf Merbold, German physicist and astronaut was born. In 1944, World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish government refuses. In 1954, Ilan Ramon, Israeli colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1978, Quinton Jackson, American mixed martial artist and actor was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
As enjoyable as the past week has been, riding high on the back of the Socceroos surprise 2-0 win against Turkey, as Aussies we love nothing more than having our backs to the wall.
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