Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1745, War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). In 1746, War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1954, Matthew Saad Muhammad, American boxer and trainer (died 2014) was born. In 1955, In a futile effort to topple Argentine President Juan Perón, rogue aircraft pilots of the Argentine Navy drop several bombs upon an unarmed crowd demonstrating in favor of Perón in Buenos Aires, killing 364 and injuring at least 800. At the same time on the ground, some soldiers attempt to stage a coup but are suppressed by loyal forces. In 1980, Brandon Armstrong, American basketball player was born. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2008, Mario Rigoni Stern, Italian soldier and author (born 1921) passed away. In 2010, Marc Bazin, Haitian lawyer and politician, 49th President of Haiti (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.