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 1922, Hitachiyama Taniemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 19th Yokozuna (born 1874) passed away. In 1973, Yasuhiko Yabuta, Japanese baseball player was born. In 1975, Sam Giancana, American mob boss (born 1908) passed away. In 1983, Aidan Turner, Irish actor was born. In 1985, Ai Miyazato, Japanese golfer was born. In 1986, Aoiyama Kōsuke, Bulgarian sumo wrestler was born. In 1992, Keaton Jennings, South African-English cricketer was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. 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.