Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1495, A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba. In 1503, Giovanni della Casa, Italian author and poet (died 1556) was born. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1867, Luigi Pirandello, Italian dramatist, novelist, and poet, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1936) was born. In 1896, An explosion in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston, Pennsylvania results in a massive cave-in that kills 58 miners. In 1911, The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt. In 1945, Poland's Soviet-allied Provisional Government of National Unity is formed over a month after V-E Day. In 1952, Pietro Mennea, Italian sprinter and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1971, Lorenzo Amoruso, Italian footballer was born. In 1972, Alessandro Nivola, American actor was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.