Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1529, French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1866, Matt Kilroy, American baseball player (died 1940) was born. In 1919, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg general strike. In 1977, Al Wilson, American football player was born. In 1978, Matt Kuchar, American golfer was born. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. In 1998, Al Campanis, American baseball player and manager (born 1916) passed away. In 2006, Jared C. Monti, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1975) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.