Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1754, Salawat Yulayev, Russian poet (died 1800) was born. In 1836, Wesley Merritt, American general and politician, Military Governor of the Philippines (died 1910) was born. In 1925, Otto Muehl, Austrian-Portuguese painter and director (died 2013) was born. In 1954, Matthew Saad Muhammad, American boxer and trainer (died 2014) was born. In 1955, Artemy Troitsky, Russian journalist and critic was born. In 1955, In a futile effort to topple Argentine President Juan Perón, rogue aircraft pilots of the Argentine Navy drop several bombs upon an unarmed crowd demonstrating in favor of Perón in Buenos Aires, killing 364 and injuring at least 800. At the same time on the ground, some soldiers attempt to stage a coup but are suppressed by loyal forces. In 1987, Marguerite de Angeli, American author and illustrator (born 1889) passed away. In 1997, Fifty people are killed in the Daïat Labguer (M'sila) massacre in Algeria. In 2013, Khondakar Ashraf Hossain, Bangladesh poet and academic (born 1950) passed away. In 2014, Cándido Muatetema Rivas (born 1960), Equatoguinean politician and diplomat, Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

New Valiasr Square mural honors Muharram, Martyred Leader

Tehran Times

Tehran Times

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June 16, 2026

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lean right
New Valiasr Square mural honors Muharram, Martyred Leader

TEHRAN- A new mural was unveiled at Tehran's Valiasr Square on Monday to mark the arrival of Muharram, the month of mourning for Imam Hossein (AS), while also paying tribute to the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

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