Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1469, Gian Galeazzo Sforza, duke of Milan (died 1494) was born. In 1796, Luigi Amat di San Filippo e Sorso, Italian cardinal (died 1878) was born. In 1952, Luigi Fagioli, Italian race car driver (born 1898) passed away. In 1963, Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Union and the United States sign an agreement to establish the so-called "red telephone" link between Washington, D.C., and Moscow. In 1964, Pierfrancesco Chili, Italian motorcycle racer was born. In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 1976, Juliano Belletti, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. In 1980, Franco Semioli, Italian footballer was born. In 2012, Andrew Sarris, American critic (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.