Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1005, Ali az-Zahir, Fatimid caliph of Egypt (died 1036) was born. In 1914, Muazzez İlmiye Çığ, Turkish archaeologist and academic (died 2024) was born. In 1927, Simin Behbahani, Iranian poet and activist (died 2014) was born. In 1928, Asrat Woldeyes, Ethiopian surgeon and educator (died 1999) was born. In 1950, Nouri al-Maliki, Iraqi politician, 76th Prime Minister of Iraq was born. In 1954, Ilan Ramon, Israeli colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1982, The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide opens in Tel Aviv, despite attempts by the Turkish government to cancel it, as it included presentations on the Armenian genocide. In 1984, Hassan Adams, American basketball player was born. In 1990, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, Senegalese writer was born. In 1994, The 1994 Imam Reza shrine bomb explosion in Iran leaves at least 25 dead and 70 to 300 injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Husseini Infants Ceremony held in Abdol-Azim Hassani Shrine
SHAHR-E REY, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The Husseini Infants Ceremony was held at shrine of Abdol-Azim Hasani (AS) on Friday morning concurrent with the first Friday of mourning month of Muharram and commemorating the sublime status of Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS).
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