Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1758, Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces defeat French troops at Krefeld in Germany. In 1760, Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut: Austria defeats Prussia. In 1942, World War II: Germany's latest fighter aircraft, a Focke-Wulf Fw 190, is captured intact when it mistakenly lands at RAF Pembrey in Wales. In 1955, Jean Tigana, French footballer and manager was born. In 1959, Hidir Lutfi, Iraqi poet. (born 1880) passed away. In 1970, Robert Brooks, American football player was born. In 1972, Zinedine Zidane, French footballer and manager was born. In 1992, Nampalys Mendy, French footballer was born. In 2012, Ashton Eaton breaks the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.