Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1942, Marjorie Margolies, American journalist and politician was born. In 1943, Diane Marleau, Canadian accountant and politician, Canadian Minister of Health (died 2013) was born. In 1952, The Philippine School of Commerce, through a republic act, is converted to Philippine College of Commerce, later to be the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. In 1968, Constance Georgina Tardrew, South African botanist (born 1883) passed away. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. In 1973, In its decision in Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller test for determining whether something is obscene and not protected speech under the U.S. constitution. In 1974, Flavio Roma, Italian footballer was born. In 1974, Craig Lowndes, Australian race car driver was born. In 1992, Arthur Gorrie, Australian hobby shop proprietor (born 1922) passed away. In 2004, Ruth Leach Amonette, American businesswoman (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.