Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1040, Fulk III, Count of Anjou (born 972) passed away. In 1788, New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. In 1930, One-year conscription comes into force in France. In 1954, Mark Kimmitt, American general and politician, 16th Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was born. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1982, Lee Dae-ho, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1985, Braathens SAFE Flight 139 is hijacked on approach to Oslo Airport, Fornebu. Special forces arrest the hijacker and there are no fatalities. In 1997, Derrius Guice, American football player was born. In 2012, Sunil Janah, Indian photographer and journalist (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.