Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, Juan Bautista Alberdi, Argentinian-French politician and diplomat (born 1810) passed away. In 1917, Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, Vice President of Zimbabwe (died 1999) was born. In 1927, Luciano Benjamín Menéndez, Argentine general and human rights violator (died 2018) was born. In 1957, Subcomandante Marcos, Mexican insurgent and EZLN leader was born. In 1966, Mike Hasenfratz, Canadian ice hockey referee was born. In 1972, Brian McBride, American soccer player and coach was born. In 1985, Members of the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers, dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. In 1985, José Ernesto Sosa, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2007, Terry Hoeppner, American football player and coach (born 1947) passed away. In 2010, Carlos Monsiváis, Mexican writer, journalist and political activist (born 1938) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.