Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1098, Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition. In 1895, The United States Court of Private Land Claims rules James Reavis's claim to Barony of Arizona is "wholly fictitious and fraudulent.". In 1896, An explosion in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston, Pennsylvania results in a massive cave-in that kills 58 miners. In 1934, Bette Greene, American journalist and author (died 2020) was born. In 1964, Christina Ashcroft, Canadian sport shooter was born. In 1978, The United States Supreme Court, in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke bars quota systems in college admissions. In 1992, Elaine Thompson, Jamaican sprinter was born. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. In 1997, Shakur Stevenson, American boxer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.