Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1650, Matthäus Merian, Swiss-German engraver and publisher (born 1593) passed away. In 1800, War of the Second Coalition Battle of Höchstädt results in a French victory over Austria. In 1811, The Carlton House Fête is held in London to celebrate the establishment of the Regency era. In 1865, Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States. In 1934, The Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In 1956, Thomas J. Watson, American businessman (born 1874) passed away. In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 1976, Dennis Crowley, American businessman, co-founded Foursquare was born. In 1978, Zoe Saldana, American actress was born. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.