Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1556, The thirteen Stratford Martyrs are burned at the stake near London for their Protestant beliefs. In 1886, Charlie Macartney, Australian cricketer and soldier (died 1958) was born. In 1906, Vernon Watkins, Welsh-American poet and painter (died 1967) was born. In 1915, John Alexander Moore, American zoologist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1928, Rudy Perpich, American dentist and politician, 34th Governor of Minnesota (died 1995) was born. In 1981, The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", laying the blame for the Cultural Revolution on Mao Zedong. In 1994, Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured. In 2014, At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. In 2015, Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically. In 2015, Knut Helle, Norwegian historian and professor (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.