Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, Texas Jack Omohundro, American soldier and hunter (born 1846) passed away. In 1892, Carl Panzram, American serial killer (died 1930) was born. In 1926, Mel Brooks, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1928, Patrick Hemingway, American writer was born. In 1949, Don Baylor, American baseball player and coach (died 2017) was born. 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 1964, Mark Grace, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1966, John Cusack, American actor and screenwriter was born. In 1975, Rod Serling, American screenwriter and producer (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Ted Hood, American sailor and architect (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.