Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1824, Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1898, The United States captures Guam from Spain. The few warning shots fired by the U.S. naval vessels are misinterpreted as salutes by the Spanish garrison, which was unaware that the two nations were at war. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1947, Fernando Savater, Spanish philosopher and author was born. In 1958, Víctor Montoya, Bolivian journalist and author was born. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 2012, A boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsizes in the Indian Ocean between the Indonesian island of Java and Christmas Island, killing 17 people and leaving 70 others missing. In 2012, Anna Schwartz, American economist and author (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.