Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1266, War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet, capturing all its ships. In 1305, A peace treaty between the Flemish and the French is signed at Athis-sur-Orge. In 1913, Second Balkan War: The Greeks defeat the Bulgarians in the Battle of Doiran. In 1914, Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. In 1919, Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. In 1983, José Manuel Rojas, Chilean footballer was born. In 2001, The 8.4 Mw southern Peru earthquake shakes coastal Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami followed, leaving at least 74 people dead, and 2,687 injured. In 2002, Pedro Alcázar, Panamanian boxer (born 1975) passed away. In 2011, Dennis Marshall, Costa Rican footballer (born 1985) passed away. In 2015, Miguel Facussé Barjum, Honduran businessman (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.