Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1360, Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II. In 1911, The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt. In 1943, Klaus von Klitzing, German physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1948, Boxer Dick Turpin beats Vince Hawkins at Villa Park in Birmingham to become the first black British boxing champion in the modern era. In 1951, Mick Cronin, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1974, Rob Dyrdek, American skateboarder, entrepreneur, and reality television star was born. In 1989, Nicole Rottmann, Austrian tennis player was born. In 1991, Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress was born. In 1996, Donna Vekić, Croatian tennis player was born. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.