Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 947, Zhang Li, official of the Liao Dynasty passed away. In 1738, Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1674) passed away. In 1768, James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court. In 1941, Lyman Ward, Canadian actor was born. In 1959, John Baron, English captain and politician was born. In 1964, Michael Schwerner, American civil rights activist (born 1939) passed away. In 1965, Yang Liwei, Chinese general, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1997, Shintaro Katsu, Japanese actor, singer, director, and producer (born 1931) passed away. In 2006, A Yeti Airlines de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter crashes at Jumla Airport in Nepal, killing nine people. In 2014, Wong Ho Leng, Malaysian lawyer and politician (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong father, son arrested after parking ticket thrown at traffic wardens
Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly man and his son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Sunday that police arrested the 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son outside cooked food stalls in Sam Shing at 11.40 am. Earlier, at around 11.30am, a traffic warden had issued a parking ticket when the two men returned and disputed the penalty. During the...
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