Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1061, Floris I, count of Holland passed away. In 1491, Henry VIII of England (died 1547) was born. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness. In 1919, The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. In 1927, Correlli Barnett, English historian and author (died 2022) was born. In 1928, Harold Evans, English-American historian and journalist (died 2020) was born. In 1946, David Duckham, English rugby player (died 2023) was born. In 1973, Elections are held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, which will lead to power-sharing between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland for the first time. In 2006, Peter Rawlinson, Baron Rawlinson of Ewell, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales (born 1919) passed away. In 2006, George Unwin, English pilot and commander (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.