Today in News History
On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. In 1905, During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin. In 1941, World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. In 1944, Milan Hodža, Czech journalist and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia (born 1878) passed away. In 1950, The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. In 1950, Milada Horáková, Czech politician, victim of judicial murder (born 1901) passed away. In 1974, U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union. In 1976, Air France Flight 139 (Tel Aviv-Athens-Paris) is hijacked en route to Paris by the PFLP and redirected to Entebbe, Uganda. In 1991, Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump says Iran struck ship in Hormuz, calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the US. One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship but the ship was able to proceed, Trump said. The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. His post on social media did not identify the ship or the time of the strike, but on Thursday the British military said a vessel was hit by a...
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