Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 202, Yuan Shao, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1859, The first conformation dog show is held in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. In 1911, The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt. In 1938, S. Sivamaharajah, Sri Lankan Tamil newspaper publisher and politician (died 2006) was born. In 1942, World War II: Nazi Germany starts its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1956, In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1970, Tom Merritt, American journalist was born. In 1972, Chris Leslie, English politician, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.