Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: The Imperial Chinese Army begins a 55-day siege of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China. In 1921, Pancho Segura, Ecuadorian tennis player (died 2017) was born. In 1928, Asrat Woldeyes, Ethiopian surgeon and educator (died 1999) was born. In 1946, Xanana Gusmão, Timorese soldier and politician, 1st President of East Timor was born. In 1952, Vikram Seth, Indian author and poet was born. In 1960, The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal). In 1967, Dan Tyminski, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1969, Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Indian artist, painter, actor, dancer, writer, music composer and politician (born 1909) passed away. 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 1990, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, Senegalese writer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

In Nepal’s highlands, climate change threatens Tibet’s Bon faith

Al Jazeera

June 20, 2026

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In Lubra, Nepal’s last Bon village, climate-driven floods are destroying homes and land, endangering ancient traditions.

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