Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1179, The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. In 1821, Decisive defeat of the Filiki Eteria by the Ottomans at Drăgășani (in Wallachia). In 1903, Wally Hammond, English cricketer and coach (died 1965) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1934, Gérard Latortue, Haitian politician, 12th Prime Minister of Haiti (died 2023) was born. In 1961, Kuwait declares independence from the United Kingdom. In 1966, Mike Hasenfratz, Canadian ice hockey referee was born. In 1967, Bjørn Dæhlie, Norwegian skier and businessman was born. In 1973, Marie Vieux-Chauvet, Haitian writer (born 1916) passed away. In 1990, The current international law defending indigenous peoples, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, is ratified for the first time by Norway. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.