Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1923, Ed Bearss, American military historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1952, Simon Mann, British military officer and mercenary (died 2025) was born. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia. In 1997, The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Communications Decency Act violates the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. In 2008, A suicide bomber dressed as an Iraqi policeman detonates an explosive vest, killing 25 people. In 2013, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 5-4, that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and in violation of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In 2013, Riots in China's Xinjiang region kill at least 36 people and injure 21 others. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. In 2015, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 5-4, that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marriage under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.