Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. In 1923, Ed Bearss, American military historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1924, The American occupation of the Dominican Republic ends after eight years. In 1926, Fernando Mönckeberg Barros, Chilean surgeon was born. In 1940, World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. In 1941, World War II: Soviet planes bomb Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia), giving Hungary the impetus to declare war the next day. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.