Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1594, The Action of Faial, Azores. The Portuguese carrack Cinco Chagas, loaded with slaves and treasure, is attacked and sunk by English ships with only 13 survivors out of over 700 on board. In 1914, Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. In 1929, Mario Ghella, Italian racing cyclist (died 2020) was born. In 1943, Patrick Bokanowski, French filmmaker was born. In 1951, Michèle Mouton, French race car driver and manager was born. In 1969, Martin Klebba, American actor, producer, and stuntman was born. In 1973, Gerry Birrell, Scottish race car driver (born 1944) passed away. In 1985, A terrorist bomb explodes at Narita International Airport near Tokyo, killing two and injuring four. An hour later, the same group detonates a second bomb aboard Air India Flight 182, bringing the Boeing 747 down off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard. In 2013, Militants storm a high-altitude mountaineering base camp near Nanga Parbat in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, killing ten climbers and a local guide. In 2017, A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.