Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. In 1923, Adolfo Schwelm Cruz, Argentinian racing driver (died 2012) was born. In 1930, Itamar Franco, Brazilian engineer and politician, 33rd President of Brazil (died 2011) was born. In 1942, World War II: Nazi Germany starts its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue. 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 1994, Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan was born. In 1999, Vere Bird, first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda (born 1910) passed away. In 2013, Tamás Katona, Hungarian historian and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Jope Seniloli, Fijian politician, Vice-President of Fiji (born 1939) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.