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 1948, Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform. 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 1950, Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. In 1956, Noel Mugavin, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1971, Bobby Hurley, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1991, Kang Min-hyuk, South Korean singer, drummer, and actor was born. In 2016, Buddy Ryan, American football coach (born 1931) passed away. In 2016, Pat Summitt, American women's college basketball head coach (born 1952) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.