Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 533, A Byzantine expeditionary fleet under Belisarios sails from Constantinople to attack the Vandals in Africa, via Greece and Sicily. In 1946, Per Eklund, Swedish race car driver was born. In 1948, Ian McEwan, British novelist and screenwriter was born. In 1970, Sukarno, Indonesian engineer and politician, 1st President of Indonesia (born 1901) passed away. In 1974, Craig Lowndes, Australian race car driver 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 2004, SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately funded spaceplane to achieve spaceflight. In 2006, Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially named Nix and Hydra. In 2008, Scott Kalitta, American race car driver (born 1962) passed away. In 2012, An Indonesian Air Force Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, killing 11. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Rivian is betting its future on the R2. Here’s the clearest launch road map for the new electric SUV.

DNyuz

June 21, 2026

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Rivian is betting its future on the R2. Here’s the clearest launch road map for the new electric SUV.

Rivian’s R2 is a make-or-break product. Rivian Rivian’s all-important R2 electric SUV launched on June 9. BI spoke with early-adopting customers to get a clear picture of the car’s expected rollout. The SUV could help Rivian transform from a punchy EV startup to a volume-selling car brand. Rivian’s future may ride on a five-seat SUV []

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