Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -168 BC, Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after the battle, ending the Third Macedonian War. In -217 BC, Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. In 813, Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. In 1593, Battle of Sisak: Allied Christian troops defeat the Ottomans. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1963, Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 61st Yokozuna was born. In 1963, John Tenta, Canadian-American wrestler (died 2006) was born. In 1965, The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. In 1978, Champ Bailey, American football player was born. In 1992, Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.