Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 684, Pope Benedict II is the last pope to require confirmation by the Byzantine emperor before taking office. In 1852, Daoud Corm, Lebanese painter (died 1930) was born. In 1914, Sultan Ahmad Nanupuri, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and teacher (died 1997) was born. In 1918, Leo Rosner, Polish-born Austrian Jewish musician (died 2008) was born. In 1924, The American occupation of the Dominican Republic ends after eight years. In 1944, World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. In 1945, The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 Allied nations in San Francisco, California. In 1979, Akwasi Afrifa, Ghanaian soldier and politician, 3rd Head of State of Ghana (born 1936) passed away. In 1995, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposes his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in a bloodless coup d'état. In 2006, Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.