Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 916, Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) was born. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1940, Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2016) was born. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1947, Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Adrian Năstase, Romanian lawyer and politician, 59th Prime Minister of Romania was born. In 1965, The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2012, A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. In 2012, Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.