Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. In 1917, In a game against the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a row after replacing Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for punching the umpire. In 1929, Mario Ghella, Italian racing cyclist (died 2020) was born. In 1977, Miguel Ángel Angulo, Spanish footballer was born. In 1983, José Manuel Rojas, Chilean footballer was born. In 1992, Eric Andolsek, American football player (born 1966) passed away. In 1993, Tim Anderson, American baseball player was born. In 2002, Pedro Alcázar, Panamanian boxer (born 1975) passed away. In 2007, Rod Beck, American baseball player (born 1968) passed away. In 2015, Miguel Facussé Barjum, Honduran businessman (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.