Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, Irish Rebellion of 1798: The British Army defeats Irish rebels at the Battle of Vinegar Hill. In 1911, Irving Fein, American producer and manager (died 2012) was born. In 1912, Mary McCarthy, American novelist and critic (died 1989) was born. In 1918, Eddie Lopat, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 1992) was born. In 1951, Mona-Lisa Pursiainen, Finnish sprinter (died 2000) was born. In 1958, Víctor Montoya, Bolivian journalist and author was born. In 1982, John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. In 2005, Edgar Ray Killen, who had previously been unsuccessfully tried for the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Mickey Schwerner, is convicted of manslaughter 41 years afterwards (the case had been reopened in 2004). In 2011, Lil Bub, American celebrity cat (died 2019) was born. In 2018, Charles Krauthammer, American columnist and conservative political commentator (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.