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 1734, In Montreal, New France, a slave known by the French name of Marie-Joseph Angélique is put to death, having been convicted of setting the fire that destroyed much of the city. In 1737, Matthieu Marais, French author, critic, and jurist (born 1664) passed away. In 1900, Georges-Henri Bousquet, French economist and Islamologist (died 1978) was born. In 1905, Jacques Goddet, French journalist (died 2000) was born. In 1924, Jean Laplanche, French psychoanalyst and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1930, One-year conscription comes into force in France. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1955, Michel Platini, French footballer and manager was born. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.