Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 451, Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius battles Attila the Hun. After the battle, which was inconclusive, Attila retreats, causing the Romans to interpret it as a victory. In 1723, (O.S.) Adam Ferguson, Scottish philosopher and historian (died 1816) was born. In 1956, A Venezuelan Super-Constellation crashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Asbury Park, New Jersey, killing 74 people. In 1963, Mark Ovenden, British author and broadcaster was born. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1981, Brede Hangeland, Norwegian footballer was born. In 1995, Caroline Weir, Scottish footballer was born. In 1999, Clifton Fadiman, American game show host, author, and critic (born 1902) passed away. In 2011, RusAir Flight 9605 crashes in Besovets during approach to Petrozavodsk Airport, killing 47. In 2013, Ingvar Rydell, Swedish footballer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Six million viewers tune in to watch Scotland lose to Morocco at the World Cup

The figure was achieved across ITV, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
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