Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1870, Julio Ruelas, Mexican painter (died 1907) was born. In 1876, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Mexican general and politician 8th President of Mexico (born 1794) passed away. In 1947, Fernando Savater, Spanish philosopher and author was born. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1974, Flavio Roma, Italian footballer was born. In 1977, Michael Gomez, Irish boxer was born. In 1987, Pablo Barrera, Mexican footballer was born. In 1988, Alejandro Ramírez, American chess player was born. In 1990, Isabel Pires, Portuguese politician was born. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
La tristeza de Antonio Valencia con Ecuador tras su empate con Curazao

Ecuador y Curazao no pudieron anotar en 90 minutos y la clasificación se complica para los sudamericanos. No han podido anotar en lo que va de la Copa del Mundo y están muy lejos de las expectativas que habían generado tras sus buenas eliminatorias.
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