Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1896, Rajani Palme Dutt, English journalist and politician (died 1974) was born. In 1915, Julius Schwartz, American publisher and agent (died 2004) was born. In 1947, Pan Am Flight 121 crashes in the Syrian Desert near Mayadin, Syria, killing 15 and injuring 21. In 1957, Subcomandante Marcos, Mexican insurgent and EZLN leader was born. In 1962, Ashish Vidyarthi, Indian actor was born. In 1987, Margaret Carver Leighton, American author (born 1896) passed away. In 1993, KSI, English YouTuber was born. In 2005, Following a series of Michelin tire failures during the United States Grand Prix weekend at Indianapolis, and without an agreement being reached, 14 cars from seven teams in Michelin tires withdrew after completing the formation lap, leaving only six cars from three teams on Bridgestone tires to race. In 2007, Ze'ev Schiff, Israeli journalist and author (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, James Salter, American novelist and short-story writer (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.