Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1529, French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac. In 1870, Julio Ruelas, Mexican painter (died 1907) was born. In 1876, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Mexican general and politician 8th President of Mexico (born 1794) passed away. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1978, Dejan Ognjanović, Montenegrin footballer was born. In 1987, Pablo Barrera, Mexican footballer was born. In 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. In 1997, Derrius Guice, American football player was born. In 1998, Anastasio Ballestrero, Italian cardinal (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.