Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 404, Huan Xuan, Jin-dynasty warlord and emperor of Huan Chu (born 369) passed away. In 626, Soga no Umako, Japanese son of Soga no Iname (born 551) passed away. In 1846, Antonio Abetti, Italian astronomer and academic (died 1928) was born. In 1909, Osamu Dazai, Japanese author (died 1948) was born. In 1945, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese politician, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1947, Pan Am Flight 121 crashes in the Syrian Desert near Mayadin, Syria, killing 15 and injuring 21. In 1984, Andri Eleftheriou, Cypriot sport shooter was born. In 1985, Ai Miyazato, Japanese golfer was born. In 1986, Aoiyama Kōsuke, Bulgarian sumo wrestler was born. In 2009, Tomoji Tanabe, Japanese engineer and surveyor (born 1895) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Otti unveils aircraft named after Chinua Achebe, Obi of Onitsha
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has described the naming of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft after late literary icon Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, as a fitting tribute to the enduring contributions of the Igbo people to scholarship, leadership and national development. The post Otti unveils aircraft named after Chinua Achebe, Obi of Onitsha appeared first on Vanguard News.
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