Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 994, Lothair Udo I, count of Stade (born 950) passed away. In 1537, Pedro de Mendoza, Spanish conquistador (born 1487) passed away. In 1594, The Action of Faial, Azores. The Portuguese carrack Cinco Chagas, loaded with slaves and treasure, is attacked and sunk by English ships with only 13 survivors out of over 700 on board. In 1914, Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. In 1926, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Italian sculptor was born. In 1926, Magda Herzberger, Romanian author, poet and composer, survivor of the Holocaust (died 2021) was born. In 1930, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny, former First Lady of Ivory Coast was born. In 1940, Adolf Hitler goes on a three-hour tour of the architecture of Paris with architect Albert Speer and sculptor Arno Breker in his only visit to the city. In 1992, Luiza Galiulina, Uzbekistani gymnast was born. 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.