Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1813, Gerhard von Scharnhorst, Prussian general and politician, Prussian Minister of War (born 1755) passed away. In 1893, August Zamoyski, Polish-French sculptor (died 1970) was born. In 1911, The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt. In 1928, Peter Heine, South African cricketer (died 2005) was born. In 1934, Robert Carswell, Baron Carswell, Northern Irish lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2023) was born. In 1938, S. Sivamaharajah, Sri Lankan Tamil newspaper publisher and politician (died 2006) was born. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1956, Amira Hass, Israeli journalist and author was born. 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 1999, Vere Bird, first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda (born 1910) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.