Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, Decisive defeat of the Filiki Eteria by the Ottomans at Drăgășani (in Wallachia). In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1910, Abe Fortas, American lawyer and jurist (died 1982) was born. In 1910, Paul Flory, American chemist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1985) was born. In 1943, The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II. In 1972, Robin Tunney, American actress was born. In 1972, Brian McBride, American soccer player and coach was born. In 1987, Aeroflot Flight N-528 crashes at Berdiansk Airport in present-day Ukraine, killing eight people. In 1990, George Addes, American trade union leader, co-founded United Automobile Workers (born 1911) passed away. In 2005, Following a series of Michelin tire failures during the United States Grand Prix weekend at Indianapolis, and without an agreement being reached, 14 cars from seven teams in Michelin tires withdrew after completing the formation lap, leaving only six cars from three teams on Bridgestone tires to race. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.