Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -168 BC, Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after the battle, ending the Third Macedonian War. In 813, Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. In 1828, Lars Ingier, Norwegian road manager, land owner, and mill owner (born 1760) passed away. In 1942, World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture of Tobruk. In 1948, King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. In 1956, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistani agriculturist and politician, 25th Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) was born. In 1993, Loris Karius, German footballer was born. In 2013, Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) passed away. In 2014, Rama Narayanan, Indian director and producer (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.