Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1529, French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac. In 1781, Siméon Denis Poisson, French mathematician and physicist (died 1840) was born. In 1791, King Louis XVI of France and his immediate family begin the Flight to Varennes during the French Revolution. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1955, Michel Platini, French footballer and manager was born. In 1957, Claude Farrère, French captain and author (born 1876) passed away. In 1967, Pierre Omidyar, French-American businessman, founded eBay was born. In 1978, Matt Kuchar, American golfer was born. In 1985, Braathens SAFE Flight 139 is hijacked on approach to Oslo Airport, Fornebu. Special forces arrest the hijacker and there are no fatalities. In 1990, François Moubandje, Swiss footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pogacar's ominous Tour de France message with Swiss win

The West Australian

June 21, 2026

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Pogacar's ominous Tour de France message with Swiss win

Cycling's dominant force Tadej Pogacar has done it again, warming up for his Tour de France defence with a dominant victory in the Tour de Suisse

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