Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1681, Hedvig Sophia of Sweden (died 1708) was born. In 1821, Bartolomé Mitre, Argentinian soldier, journalist, and politician, 6th President of Argentina (died 1906) was born. In 1906, The first Grand Prix motor race is held at Le Mans. In 1908, Salvador Allende, Chilean physician and politician, 29th President of Chile (died 1973) was born. In 1924, The American occupation of the Dominican Republic ends after eight years. In 1949, Kim Koo, South Korean educator and politician, 13th President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (born 1876) passed away. In 1952, Gordon McQueen, Scottish footballer and manager (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.