Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1731, Joaquim Machado de Castro, Portuguese sculptor (died 1822) was born. In 1811, The Carlton House Fête is held in London to celebrate the establishment of the Regency era. In 1861, José Rizal, Filipino journalist, author, and poet (died 1896) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1932, Sol Plaatje, South African journalist and activist (born 1876) passed away. In 1947, Pan Am Flight 121 crashes in the Syrian Desert near Mayadin, Syria, killing 15 and injuring 21. In 1977, Ali Shariati, Iranian sociologist and philosopher (born 1933) passed away. In 1982, Michael Yarmush, American actor was born. In 1987, Aeroflot Flight N-528 crashes at Berdiansk Airport in present-day Ukraine, killing eight people. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.