Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Wilbert Robinson, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 1934) was born. In 1885, Izidor Kürschner, Hungarian football player and coach (died 1941) was born. In 1918, Heini Lohrer, Swiss ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. In 1950, Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. In 1954, Léo Júnior, Brazilian footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1969, Pavlos Dermitzakis, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1991, Suk Hyun-jun, South Korean footballer was born. In 2002, Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Korea coach resigns after president condemns ‘incompetent people’ in World Cup exit
Korean president Lee lashes out and apologises to nationSon Heung-min omission against South Africa backfiresHong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday as South Korea’s head coach, a day after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and after condemnation from the country’s president.The 57-year-old former captain, in his second stint as coach, oversaw an early World Cup departure for the second time to go with the failure in 2014. South Korea were expected to get out of a Group A that included the co-hosts Mexico as well as South Africa and Czechia. But they lost 1-0 against South Africa and Mexico, and finished on three points, their only success a 2-1 win against Czechia. Continue reading...
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