Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 679, Æthelthryth, English saint (born 636) passed away. In 1686, William Coventry, English politician (born 1628) passed away. In 1812, War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war. In 1910, Bill King, English yachtsman, naval commander and author (died 2012) was born. In 1919, Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. In 1940, Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain was born. In 1985, A terrorist bomb explodes at Narita International Airport near Tokyo, killing two and injuring four. An hour later, the same group detonates a second bomb aboard Air India Flight 182, bringing the Boeing 747 down off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard. In 2000, Starford To'a, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 2007, Rod Beck, American baseball player (born 1968) passed away. In 2012, Alan McDonald, Northern Ireland footballer and manager (born 1963) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.