Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1360, Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition. In 1902, The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal. In 1948, Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform. 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 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 1952, Pietro Mennea, Italian sprinter and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1962, Anișoara Cușmir-Stanciu, Romanian long jumper was born. In 1964, Malcolm X forms the Organization of Afro-American Unity. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.