Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1622, The Battle of Höchst takes place during the Thirty Years' War. In 1866, James Burns, English cricketer (died 1957) was born. In 1916, Jean-Jacques Bertrand, Canadian lawyer and politician, 21st Premier of Quebec (died 1973) was born. In 1921, Workers of Buckingham and Carnatic Mills in the city of Chennai, India, begin a four-month strike. In 1928, Jean-Marie Le Pen, French intelligence officer and politician (died 2025) was born. In 1938, Mickie Most, English music producer (died 2003) was born. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1959, A rare June hurricane strikes Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence killing 35. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1990, The 7.4 Mw Manjil-Rudbar earthquake affects northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing 35,000-50,000, and injuring 60,000-105,000. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.