Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, Irish Rebellion of 1798: The British Army defeats Irish rebels at the Battle of Vinegar Hill. In 1916, Buddy O'Connor, Canadian ice hockey player (died 1977) was born. In 1918, Dee Molenaar, American mountaineer (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Mike McCormack, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1931, David Kushnir, Israeli Olympic long-jumper (died 2020) was born. In 1942, Flaviano Vicentini, Italian cyclist (died 2002) was born. In 1943, Brian Sternberg, American pole vaulter (died 2013) was born. In 1947, Joey Molland, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2025) was born. In 1991, Gaël Kakuta, French footballer was born. In 2005, Edgar Ray Killen, who had previously been unsuccessfully tried for the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Mickey Schwerner, is convicted of manslaughter 41 years afterwards (the case had been reopened in 2004). Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.