Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1867, Maximilian I of the Second Mexican Empire is executed by a firing squad in Querétaro, Querétaro. In 1867, Maximilian I of Mexico (born 1832) passed away. In 1867, Miguel Miramón, Unconstitutional president of Mexico, 1859-1860 (born 1832) passed away. In 1917, Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, Vice President of Zimbabwe (died 1999) was born. In 1921, Ramón López Velarde, Mexican poet and author (born 1888) passed away. In 1957, Subcomandante Marcos, Mexican insurgent and EZLN leader was born. In 1985, José Ernesto Sosa, Argentinian footballer 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 2007, Alberto Mijangos, Mexican-American painter and educator (born 1925) 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.