Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1915, The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 347 1915, striking down Oklahoma grandfather clause legislation which had the effect of denying the right to vote to blacks. In 1930, Mike McCormack, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1959, Tom Chambers, American basketball player and sportscaster was born. In 1964, Andrew Goodman, American civil rights activist (born 1943) passed away. In 1967, Derrick Coleman, American basketball player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Matt Kuchar, American golfer was born. In 1997, Derrius Guice, American football player was born. In 2001, Carroll O'Connor, American actor and producer (born 1924) passed away. 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.