Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1179, The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. In 1306, The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven. In 1312, Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall, English politician (born 1284) passed away. In 1861, Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, Scottish-English field marshal (died 1928) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1968, Alastair Lynch, Australian footballer and sportscaster was born. In 1976, Bryan Hughes, English footballer and manager was born. In 1987, Rashard Mendenhall, American football player was born. In 1999, Jordan Poole, American basketball player was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.