Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1838, Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. In 1922, The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces. In 1930, William C. Campbell, Irish-American biologist and parasitologist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1933, Gusty Spence, Northern Irish loyalist and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1934, Robert Carswell, Baron Carswell, Northern Irish lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2023) was born. In 1951, Mick Cronin, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1969, Stéphane Chapuisat, Swiss footballer was born. In 1973, Elections are held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, which will lead to power-sharing between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland for the first time. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. In 2005, Michael P. Murphy, American lieutenant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1976) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.