Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -217 BC, Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. In 1909, Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Spanish princess and aristocrat (died 2002) was born. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1936, Ferran Olivella, Spanish footballer (died 2023) was born. In 1958, Rocío Banquells, Mexican pop singer and actress was born. In 1981, Aquivaldo Mosquera, Colombian footballer was born. In 1986, The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. In 1994, Sebastien Haller, French footballer was born. In 1996, Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer was born. In 2012, Juan Luis Galiardo, Spanish actor and producer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.