Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Gordon Juckes, Canadian ice hockey player (died 1994) was born. In 1943, World War II: The Royal Air Force launches Operation Bellicose, the first shuttle bombing raid of the war. Avro Lancaster bombers damage the V-2 rocket production facilities at the Zeppelin Works while en route to an air base in Algeria. In 1944, World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish government refuses. In 1977, Gordan Giriček, Croatian basketball player was born. In 1980, Franco Semioli, Italian footballer was born. In 1981, Brede Hangeland, Norwegian footballer was born. In 1982, The Argentine Corbeta Uruguay base on Southern Thule surrenders to Royal Marine commandos in the final action of the Falklands War. In 1982, Vasili Berezutski, Russian footballer was born. In 1982, Aleksei Berezutski, Russian footballer was born. In 2011, RusAir Flight 9605 crashes in Besovets during approach to Petrozavodsk Airport, killing 47. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.