Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Itamar Franco, Brazilian engineer and politician, 33rd President of Brazil (died 2011) was born. In 1941, Al Downing, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1941, David Johnston, Canadian academic, lawyer, and politician, 28th Governor General of Canada was born. In 1942, Chris Hani, South African politician (died 1993) was born. In 1956, Noel Mugavin, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1965, Tiaan Strauss, South African rugby player was born. In 1976, The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial. In 1981, Terry Fox, Canadian runner and activist (born 1958) passed away. In 1989, On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. In 2002, Marta Kostyuk, Ukrainian tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.