Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1825, William Stubbs, English bishop and historian (died 1901) was born. In 1848, In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the Proclamation of Islaz and create a new republican government. In 1850, Daniel Carter Beard, American author and illustrator, co-founded the Boy Scouts of America (died 1941) was born. In 1860, William Dobinson Halliburton, British physiologist and biochemist (died 1931) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1929, Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse, English sociologist, journalist, and academic (born 1864) passed away. In 1942, Marjorie Margolies, American journalist and politician was born. In 1950, Anne Carson, Canadian poet and academic was born. In 1964, Andrew Goodman, American civil rights activist (born 1943) passed away. In 1977, Al Wilson, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.