Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1756, A British garrison is imprisoned in the Black Hole of Calcutta. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: The Imperial Chinese Army begins a 55-day siege of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China. In 1921, Workers of Buckingham and Carnatic Mills in the city of Chennai, India, begin a four-month strike. In 1946, Xanana Gusmão, Timorese soldier and politician, 1st President of East Timor was born. In 1948, The Deutsche Mark is introduced in Western Allied-occupied Germany. The Soviet Military Administration in Germany responded by imposing the Berlin Blockade four days later. In 1949, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, 8th president of Sri Lanka was born. In 1960, The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal). In 1963, Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Union and the United States sign an agreement to establish the so-called "red telephone" link between Washington, D.C., and Moscow. In 1988, Haitian president Leslie Manigat is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant General Henri Namphy. In 1990, The 7.4 Mw Manjil-Rudbar earthquake affects northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing 35,000-50,000, and injuring 60,000-105,000. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.