Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1295, Przemysł II crowned king of Poland, following Ducal period. The white eagle is added to the Polish coat of arms. In 1898, Chesty Puller, US general (died 1971) was born. In 1939, Chuck Robb, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 64th Governor of Virginia was born. In 1970, Irv Gotti, American record producer, co-founded Murder Inc Records (died 2025) was born. In 1972, Jai Taurima, Australian long jumper and police officer was born. In 1997, The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Communications Decency Act violates the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. In 2003, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Lawrence v. Texas that sex-based sodomy laws are unconstitutional. 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 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.