Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, World War I: Greece joins the Allied powers. In 1919, The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. In 1945, Türkan Şoray, Turkish actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1950, Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. In 1956, Amira Hass, Israeli journalist and author was born. In 1966, Mehmet Fuat Köprülü, Turkish historian and politician, 21st Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1890) passed away. In 1984, Yigael Yadin, Israeli archaeologist, general, and politician (born 1917) passed away. In 1987, For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht. 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 2016, A terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul Atatürk Airport kills 42 people and injures more than 230 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.