Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 868, Ali al-Hadi, the tenth Imam of Shia Islam (born 829) passed away. In 1307, Külüg Khan is enthroned as Khagan of the Mongols and Wuzong of the Yuan. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1942, World War II: A Japanese submarine surfaces near the Columbia River in Oregon, firing 17 shells at Fort Stevens in one of only a handful of attacks by Japan against the United States mainland. In 1952, Wop May, Canadian captain and pilot (born 1896) passed away. In 1967, Yingluck Shinawatra, Thai businesswoman and politician, 28th Prime Minister of Thailand was born. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. In 1990, June Christy, American singer (born 1925) passed away. In 2013, James P. Gordon, American physicist and academic (born 1928) passed away. In 2018, Charles Krauthammer, American columnist and conservative political commentator (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

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The Nigerian Exchange closed the week lower as All Share Index fell 3.59, Financial Services led trading, and 78 equities declined across the market.

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