Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1923, Adolfo Schwelm Cruz, Argentinian racing driver (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Chris Hani, South African politician (died 1993) was born. In 1942, World War II: Nazi Germany starts its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue. In 1948, Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform. In 1954, Alice Krige, South African actress was born. In 1956, Noel Mugavin, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1965, Tiaan Strauss, South African rugby player was born. In 1976, The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial. In 1989, On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. In 1989, Jason Clark, Australian rugby league player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

South Africa hoping to extend World Cup dream run

TRT World

June 28, 2026

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After reaching the knockout stages for the first time in their history, South Africa is hoping their World Cup adventure has one more blockbuster moment in store. Our Sports correspondent Lance Santos reports from Hollywood ahead of South Africa's meeting with Canada.

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