Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1718, At least 73,000 people died in the 1718 Tongwei-Gansu earthquake due to landslides in the Qing dynasty. In 1785, The Boston King's Chapel adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, without the Nicene Creed, establishing it as the first Unitarian congregation in the United States. In 1811, The Carlton House Fête is held in London to celebrate the establishment of the Regency era. In 1834, Charles Spurgeon, English pastor and author (died 1892) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1939, John F. MacArthur, American minister and theologian was born. In 1947, John Ralston Saul, Canadian philosopher and author was born. In 1968, James Joseph Sweeney, American bishop (born 1898) passed away. In 1985, Members of the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers, dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. 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.