Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1891, Giannina Arangi-Lombardi, Italian soprano (died 1951) was born. In 1903, Sam Rabin, English wrestler, sculptor, and singer (died 1991) was born. In 1928, Asrat Woldeyes, Ethiopian surgeon and educator (died 1999) was born. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1964, Pierfrancesco Chili, Italian motorcycle racer was born. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. In 1980, Fabian Wegmann, German cyclist was born. 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 1989, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, American actor was born. In 2002, Tinus Osendarp, Dutch runner (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.