Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness. In 1926, Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging their two companies. In 1950, Korean War: The Korean People's Army kills almost a thousand doctors, nurses, inpatient civilians and wounded soldiers in the Seoul National University Hospital massacre. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1956, Amira Hass, Israeli journalist and author was born. In 1967, Gil Bellows, Canadian actor and producer was born. In 1970, Mike White, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1971, Elon Musk, South African-born American entrepreneur was born. In 2006, Jim Baen, American publisher, founded Baen Books (born 1943) passed away. In 2015, Jack Carter, American actor and comedian (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.