Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1763, Wolfe Tone, Irish rebel leader (died 1798) was born. In 1787, Oliver Ellsworth moves at the Federal Convention to call the government the 'United States'. In 1935, Jim Barker, American politician (died 2005) was born. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1944, World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish government refuses. In 1956, Sohn Suk-hee, South Korean newscaster was born. In 1960, The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal). In 1970, Andrea Nahles, German politician, German Minister of Labour and Social Affairs was born. In 1971, Annik Van den Bosch, Belgian politician was born. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.