Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1040, Fulk III, Count of Anjou (born 972) passed away. In 1915, The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 347 1915, striking down Oklahoma grandfather clause legislation which had the effect of denying the right to vote to blacks. In 1918, Robert A. Boyd, Canadian engineer (died 2006) was born. In 1919, Antonia Mesina, Italian martyr and saint (died 1935) was born. In 1921, William Edwin Self, American actor, producer, and production manager (died 2010) was born. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1941, Aloysius Paul D'Souza, Indian Catholic bishop was born. In 1959, Tom Chambers, American basketball player and sportscaster was born. In 1973, In its decision in Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller test for determining whether something is obscene and not protected speech under the U.S. constitution. In 2004, Ruth Leach Amonette, American businesswoman (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.