Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Rehavam Ze'evi, Israeli general and politician, 9th Israeli Minister of Tourism (died 2001) was born. In 1938, Joan Kirner, Australian educator and politician, 42nd Premier of Victoria (died 2015) was born. In 1953, Raúl Ramírez, Mexican tennis player was born. In 1956, A Venezuelan Super-Constellation crashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Asbury Park, New Jersey, killing 74 people. In 1964, A Curtiss C-46 Commando crashes in the Shengang District of Taiwan, killing 57 people. In 1968, Robert Rodriguez, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1976, Carlos Lee, Panamanian baseball player was born. In 2003, The Wikimedia Foundation is founded in St. Petersburg, Florida. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.