Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 202, Yuan Shao, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1892, Alexandros Rizos Rangavis, Greek poet and politician, Greek Foreign Minister (born 1810) passed away. In 1938, Leon Panetta, American lawyer and politician, 23rd United States Secretary of Defense was born. In 1956, Amira Hass, Israeli journalist and author was born. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1981, A powerful bomb explodes in Tehran, killing 73 officials of the Islamic Republican Party. In 1987, For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht. In 1992, Mikhail Tal, Latvian chess player (born 1936) passed away. In 1994, Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan was born. In 2012, Leontine T. Kelly, American bishop (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.