Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1876, Myles Keogh, Irish-American officer (born 1840) passed away. In 1923, Jamshid Amouzegar, 43rd Prime Minister of Iran (died 2016) was born. In 1935, Salihu Ibrahim, Nigerian Army Officer (died 2018) was born. In 1944, World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg. In 1960, Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. In 1972, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Libyan engineer and politician was born. In 1990, Ronald Gene Simmons, American sergeant and murderer (born 1940) passed away. In 1996, The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen. In 2013, Green Wix Unthank, American soldier and judge (born 1923) passed away. In 2022, Two people are killed and 21 more injured after a gunman opens fire at three sites in Oslo in a suspected Islamist anti-LGBTQ+ attack. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.