Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Walter Oesau, German colonel and pilot (died 1944) was born. In 1917, World War I: Greece joins the Allied powers. In 1919, The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. In 1923, Adolfo Schwelm Cruz, Argentinian racing driver (died 2012) was born. In 1926, Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging their two companies. In 1931, Lucien Victor, Belgian cyclist (died 1995) was born. In 1941, Joseph Goguen, American computer scientist and academic, developed the OBJ language (died 2006) was born. In 1942, World War II: Nazi Germany starts its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1983, Alf Francis, German-English motor racing mechanic and racing car constructor (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.