Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1936, Jean-Claude Turcotte, Canadian cardinal (died 2015) was born. In 1941, World War II: Soviet planes bomb Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia), giving Hungary the impetus to declare war the next day. In 1942, The first flight of the Grumman F6F Hellcat. In 1944, World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1981, Dan-Air Flight 240, flying to East Midlands Airport, crashes in Nailstone, Leicestershire. All three crew members perish. In 1981, Natalya Antyukh, Russian sprinter and hurdler was born. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia. In 1997, Baek Ye-rin, South Korean singer was born. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.