Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1904, The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. In 1942, World War II: Nazi Germany starts its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1956, In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. In 1966, Mehmet Fuat Köprülü, Turkish historian and politician, 21st Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1890) passed away. In 1972, Geeta Tripathee, Nepali poet, lyricist and literary critic was born. In 1981, A powerful bomb explodes in Tehran, killing 73 officials of the Islamic Republican Party. In 1987, For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht. In 1989, On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. In 1991, Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.