Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1005, Ali az-Zahir, Fatimid caliph of Egypt (died 1036) was born. In 1899, Jean Moulin, French soldier and engineer (died 1943) was born. In 1926, Rehavam Ze'evi, Israeli general and politician, 9th Israeli Minister of Tourism (died 2001) was born. In 1946, Xanana Gusmão, Timorese soldier and politician, 1st President of East Timor was born. In 1952, Vikram Seth, Indian author and poet was born. In 1960, The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal). In 1969, MaliVai Washington, American tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1975, Suzanne Comhaire-Sylvain, Haitian anthropologist (born 1898) passed away. In 1982, The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide opens in Tel Aviv, despite attempts by the Turkish government to cancel it, as it included presentations on the Armenian genocide. In 1984, Estelle Winwood, English actress (born 1883) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The woman who turned cooking oil into soap in Gaza
Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports on how highly skilled women who have lost everything are at the forefront of Gaza’s new ‘resilience economy’
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