Today in News History
On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1931, Ronald Rene Lagueux, American judge (died 2023) was born. In 1951, Stanley Clarke, American bass player and composer was born. In 1952, David Garrison, American actor and singer was born. In 1956, David Alan Grier, American actor, singer, and comedian was born. In 1957, Bud Black, American baseball player and manager was born. In 1959, Daniel Goldhagen, American political scientist, author, and academic was born. In 1969, Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lankan cricketer and politician was born. In 2001, Chet Atkins, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1924) passed away. In 2021, Raj Kaushal, Indian Film Director and Producer (born 1971) passed away. In 2022, Technoblade, American YouTuber and streamer (born 1999)[a] passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
DC protester who played Star Wars music at National Guard settles case against the government

Sam O’Hara reaches 50,000 settlement with local government in First Amendment lawsuit over playing ‘The Imperial March’
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