Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, The Kiel Canal, crossing the base of the Jutland peninsula and the busiest artificial waterway in the world, is officially opened. In 1942, The Holocaust: Kazimierz Piechowski and three others, dressed as members of the SS-Totenkopfverbände, steal an SS staff car and escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp. In 1944, World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish government refuses. In 1971, Annik Van den Bosch, Belgian politician was born. In 1978, Jan-Paul Saeijs, Dutch footballer was born. In 1982, Aleksei Berezutski, Russian footballer was born. In 1985, Aurélien Chedjou, Cameroonian footballer was born. In 1991, Rick ten Voorde, Dutch footballer was born. In 2002, Tinus Osendarp, Dutch runner (born 1916) passed away. In 2013, Ingvar Rydell, Swedish footballer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Netherlands reveal their secret weapon at the World Cup as Sweden’s true level is exposed
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Dutch proved too good for Graham Potter’s Swedes in Houston
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