Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1529, French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac. In 1824, Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea. In 1948, Andrzej Sapkowski, Polish author and translator was born. In 1958, Víctor Montoya, Bolivian journalist and author was born. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1987, Pablo Barrera, Mexican footballer was born. In 1990, Isabel Pires, Portuguese politician was born. In 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 1998, Al Campanis, American baseball player and manager (born 1916) passed away. In 2004, Leonel Brizola, Brazilian engineer and politician, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.