Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Aleksandr Tvardovsky, Russian poet and author (died 1971) was born. In 1940, Michael Ruse, Canadian philosopher and academic was born. In 1944, Tony Scott, English-American director and producer (died 2012) was born. In 1946, Kate Hoey, Northern Irish-British academic and politician, Minister for Sport and the Olympics was born. In 1946, Malcolm Rifkind, Scottish lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland was born. In 1954, Mark Kimmitt, American general and politician, 16th Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was born. In 1958, Gennady Padalka, Russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1990, Sergei Matsenko, Russian chess player was born. In 2001, Alexandra Obolentseva, Russian chess player was born. In 2018, Charles Krauthammer, American columnist and conservative political commentator (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
New show sees Michael Gove navigate war with Russia as fictional prime minister
The Wargame will also star former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon as deputy prime minister.
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