Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1180, First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan. In 1860, Jack Worrall, Australian cricketer, footballer, and coach (died 1937) was born. In 1939, Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager was born. In 1942, Neil Trudinger, Australian mathematician and theorist was born. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U.S. naval victory. The lopsided naval air battle is also known as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot". In 1944, The experimental MW 18014 V-2 rocket reaches an altitude of 176 km, becoming the first man-made object to reach outer space. In 1982, The Argentine Corbeta Uruguay base on Southern Thule surrenders to Royal Marine commandos in the final action of the Falklands War. In 2004, Jim Bacon, Australian politician, 41st Premier of Tasmania (born 1950) passed away. In 2005, Jack Kilby, American physicist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. In 2019, Iran's Air Defense Forces shoot down an American surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions between the two countries. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup
An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the Round of 32.
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