Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 632, Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). In 1745, War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). In 1746, War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1888, Alexander Friedmann, Russian physicist and mathematician (died 1925) was born. In 1917, Phaedon Gizikis, Greek general and politician, President of Greece (died 1999) was born. In 1925, Artek, the most famous Young Pioneer camp of the Soviet Union, is established. In 1955, Artemy Troitsky, Russian journalist and critic was born. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2012, Sławomir Petelicki, Polish general (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.