Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1887, Norman L. Bowen, Canadian geologist and petrologist (died 1956) was born. In 1911, Irving Fein, American producer and manager (died 2012) was born. In 1918, Dee Molenaar, American mountaineer (died 2020) was born. In 1921, The Irish village of Knockcroghery was burned by British forces. In 1970, Piers Courage, English race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. In 1985, Braathens SAFE Flight 139 is hijacked on approach to Oslo Airport, Fornebu. Special forces arrest the hijacker and there are no fatalities. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 2006, A Yeti Airlines de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter crashes at Jumla Airport in Nepal, killing nine people. In 2011, Lil Bub, American celebrity cat (died 2019) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.