Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1942, World War II: Tobruk falls to Italian and German forces; 33,000 Allied troops are taken prisoner. In 1942, Marjorie Margolies, American journalist and politician was born. In 1959, Marcella Detroit, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1970, Piers Courage, English race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1976, Mike Einziger, American guitarist and songwriter 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 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 2014, Walter Kieber, Austrian-Liechtenstein politician, 7th Prime Minister of Liechtenstein (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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