Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1854, Alfredo Catalani, Italian composer and academic (died 1893) was born. In 1903, Benito Mussolini, at the time a radical Socialist, is arrested by Bern police for advocating a violent general strike. In 1944, Chico Buarque, Brazilian singer, composer, writer and poet was born. In 1951, Angelos Sikelianos, Greek poet and playwright (born 1884) passed away. In 1957, Jean Rabe, American journalist and author was born. In 1960, Andrew Dilnot, English economist and academic was born. In 1977, Ali Shariati, Iranian sociologist and philosopher (born 1933) passed away. In 1983, Macklemore, American rapper was born. In 2007, Antonio Aguilar, Mexican singer-songwriter, actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1919) passed away. In 2010, Carlos Monsiváis, Mexican writer, journalist and political activist (born 1938) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Latest from YouTube Sensation Bruno Simões, a Tale of Trump-Like Capitalism and the Story of Poet Pablo Neruda’s Finest Hour: How Catalan Titles Stack Up at Annecy 

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The Latest from YouTube Sensation Bruno Simões, a Tale of Trump-Like Capitalism and the Story of Poet Pablo Neruda’s Finest Hour: How Catalan Titles Stack Up at Annecy 

The next from Bruno Simões, whose “Pip,” when released, became YouTube’s all time most-watched animation short with 540 million views. “Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope,” a chronicle of Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda’s finest achievement. And Tallinn Grand Prix winner, “Because Today is Saturday,” from Portugal’s Alice Eça Guimarães. All three Catalan animation titles play at []

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