Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, Evangelos Zappas, Greek-Romanian businessman and philanthropist (born 1800) passed away. In 1943, The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II. In 1966, Ed Wynn, American actor and comedian (born 1886) passed away. In 1967, Bjørn Dæhlie, Norwegian skier and businessman was born. In 1985, Ai Miyazato, Japanese golfer was born. In 1993, KSI, English YouTuber was born. In 2007, Ze'ev Schiff, Israeli journalist and author (born 1932) passed away. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. In 2019, Etika, American YouTuber and streamer (born 1990) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
This Live-Shopping App Just Crossed 1 Billion Orders—and Sells 20 Items a Second
Whatnot, the live marketplace, says fashion is now its biggest category by order volume, a sign the platform has moved far beyond its collectibles roots.
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