Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1630, Samuel Oppenheimer, German Jewish banker and diplomat (died 1703) was born. In 1848, In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the Proclamation of Islaz and create a new republican government. In 1864, Heinrich Wölfflin, Swiss historian and critic (died 1945) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1924, Ezzatolah Entezami, Iranian actor (died 2018) was born. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1947, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian lawyer, judge, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1985, Braathens SAFE Flight 139 is hijacked on approach to Oslo Airport, Fornebu. Special forces arrest the hijacker and there are no fatalities. In 2000, Alan Hovhaness, Armenian-American pianist and composer (born 1911) passed away. In 2001, Soad Hosny, Egyptian actress and singer (born 1942) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran warns closure of Hormuz is ‘just a first step’ if Israeli attacks continue
In response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran's military announced on Saturday, it's closing the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi is on the Strait and is monitoring the latest developments there. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #IranWar #US #DonaldTrump #USIranCeasefire #USIranDeal #USIranMoU #USIranMemorandumOfUnderstanding #USIsraelWarOnIran #OperationEpicFury #USBlockadeOnIran #HormuzBlockade #USNavalBlockadeOnIran #AlJazeeraEnglish
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