Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 947, Li Congyi, prince of Later Tang (born 931) passed away. In 1290, Henryk IV Probus, duke of Wrocław and high duke of Kraków (born c. 1258) passed away. In 1305, A peace treaty between the Flemish and the French is signed at Athis-sur-Orge. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. In 1532, Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye treaty), pledging mutual aid against Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. In 1611, The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boat in what is now Hudson Bay; they are never heard from again. In 1616, Shah Shuja, Mughal prince (died 1661) was born. In 1683, William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. In 1945, Kjell Albin Abrahamson, Swedish journalist and author (died 2016) was born. In 1991, Katie Armiger, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.