Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1931, Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841) passed away. In 1958, Rocío Banquells, Mexican pop singer and actress was born. In 1981, Aquivaldo Mosquera, Colombian footballer was born. In 1986, The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. In 1991, Hugo Mallo, Spanish footballer was born. In 1997, Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) passed away. In 2012, Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. In 2023, Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.