Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1651, The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts. In 1922, Velimir Khlebnikov, Russian poet and playwright (born 1885) passed away. 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 1957, Lance Nethery, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1969, Stéphane Chapuisat, Swiss footballer 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 1992, Oscar Hiljemark, Swedish footballer was born. In 2005, Michael P. Murphy, American lieutenant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1976) passed away. In 2007, Eugene B. Fluckey, American admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.