Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, English colonists leave Roanoke Island, after failing to establish England's first permanent settlement in North America. In 1811, The Carlton House Fête is held in London to celebrate the establishment of the Regency era. In 1833, Mary Tenney Gray, American editorial writer, club-woman, philanthropist, and suffragette (died 1904) was born. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1913, Natives Land Act, 1913 in South Africa implemented. In 1914, Alan Cranston, American journalist and politician (died 2000) was born. In 1934, The Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 1990, The current international law defending indigenous peoples, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, is ratified for the first time by Norway. In 2001, Stanley Mosk, American lawyer, jurist, and politician (born 1912) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.