Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager was born. In 1943, World War II: The Royal Air Force launches Operation Bellicose, the first shuttle bombing raid of the war. Avro Lancaster bombers damage the V-2 rocket production facilities at the Zeppelin Works while en route to an air base in Algeria. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U.S. naval victory. The lopsided naval air battle is also known as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot". In 1964, A Curtiss C-46 Commando crashes in the Shengang District of Taiwan, killing 57 people. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1975, The film Jaws is released in the United States, becoming the highest-grossing film of that time and starting the trend of films known as "summer blockbusters". In 1983, Darren Sproles, American football player was born. In 1995, Caroline Weir, Scottish footballer was born. In 1996, Sam Bennett, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2022, Caleb Swanigan, American basketball player (born 1997) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
NRL LIVE updates: Bulldogs do battle with high-flying Sea Eagles
Kieran Foran takes his in-form Manly side over the Spit Bridge to Accor Stadium, where they face a Canterbury team desperate to keep touch with the top-eight contenders.
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