Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 751, Carloman I, king of the Franks (died 771) was born. In 1444, Charlotte, Queen of Cyprus (died 1487) was born. In 1560, Giovanni Paolo Lascaris, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller (died 1657) was born. In 1577, Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish painter and diplomat (died 1640) was born. In 1641, Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien, consort to King John III Sobieski (died 1716) was born. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1824, Paul Broca, French physician, anatomist, and anthropologist (died 1880) was born. In 1880, John Meyers, American swimmer and water polo player (died 1971) was born. In 1904, The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. In 1907, Yvonne Sylvain, First female Haitian physician (died 1989) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.