Today in News History

On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, The United States Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act. In 1913, Harry Wismer, American sportscaster (died 1967) was born. In 1925, Fred Schaus, American basketball player and coach (died 2010) was born. In 1944, Ron Swoboda, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1966, The National Organization for Women, the United States' largest feminist organization, is founded. In 1969, Uta Rohländer, German sprinter was born. In 1974, Hezekiél Sepeng, South African runner was born. In 1976, Firpo Marberry, American baseball player and umpire (born 1898) passed away. In 1978, Patrick Ivuti, Kenyan runner was born. In 1986, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.