Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1747, Nader Shah, Persian leader (born 1688) passed away. In 1949, Syed Zafarul Hasan, Indian philosopher and academic (born 1885) passed away. In 1970, Rahul Gandhi, Indian politician was born. In 1974, Mustaque Ahmed Ruhi, Bangladeshi member of parliament was born. In 1981, Mohammed Al-Khuwalidi, Saudi Arabian long jumper was born. In 1987, Basque separatist group ETA commits one of its most violent attacks, in which a bomb is set off in a supermarket, Hipercor, killing 21 and injuring 45. In 1987, Rashard Mendenhall, American football player was born. In 2007, The al-Khilani Mosque bombing in Baghdad leaves 78 people dead and another 218 injured. In 2009, War in North-West Pakistan: The Pakistani Armed Forces open Operation Rah-e-Nijat against the Taliban and other Islamist rebels in the South Waziristan area of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.