Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1910, Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird is premiered in Paris, bringing him to prominence as a composer. In 1935, Colombia-Soviet Union relations are established. In 1943, The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis. In 1944, World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg. In 1950, The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. In 1968, Vaios Karagiannis, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1997, The National Hockey League approved expansion franchises for Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Columbus (2000), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (2000). In 2003, Lester Maddox, American businessman and politician, 75th Governor of Georgia (born 1915) passed away. In 2007, J. Fred Duckett, American journalist and educator (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.