Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1847, Gina Krog, Norwegian suffragist and women's rights activist (died 1916) was born. In 1925, Doris Hart, American tennis player and educator (died 2015) was born. In 1931, Olympia Dukakis, American actress (died 2021) was born. In 1938, Joan Kirner, Australian educator and politician, 42nd Premier of Victoria (died 2015) was born. In 1969, MaliVai Washington, American tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. 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. In 1994, The 1994 Imam Reza shrine bomb explosion in Iran leaves at least 25 dead and 70 to 300 injured. In 2012, Judy Agnew, Second Lady of the United States. (born 1921) passed away. In 2015, Miriam Schapiro, Canadian-American painter and sculptor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Quality women’s 100m field promises fireworks
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The women’s 100m finals at the JAAA national championships look set to provide the expected fireworks with a number of top contenders lined up after Friday’s semifinals at the National Stadium.National record holder Elaine Thompson Herah, World Championships silver medalist Tina Clayton and many-time champions Shericka Jackson all qualified after the semi-finals.Jonielle Smith led the qualifying with 11.14 seconds (-1.8m/s), followed by Jackson, 11.17 seconds (-1.8m/s) and Reid, 11.17 seconds (-1.3m/s), with Thompson Herah 11.18 seconds (-1.3m/s), winning her heat.Lavanya Williams qualified for her first national senior final with 11.19 (-1.5m/s), Clayton ran 11.23 seconds (-1.5m/s), while Jodean Williams ran 11.19 seconds (-1.3m/s) and reigning national 200m champion Ashanti Moore ran 11.24 seconds (-1.5m/s), also through.Sabrina Dockery, who ran a personal best 10.92 seconds a week ago, missed out on the final after she ran 11.31 seconds, while Tia Clayton failed to show up for her race.-Paul A Reid
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