Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1566, James VI and I of the United Kingdom (died 1625) was born. In 1650, Matthäus Merian, Swiss-German engraver and publisher (born 1593) passed away. In 1776, Francis Johnson, American lawyer and politician (died 1842) was born. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1864, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, American soldier (born 1843) passed away. In 1937, J. M. Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright (born 1860) passed away. In 1939, Grace Abbott, American social worker and activist (born 1878) passed away. In 1968, Timothy Morton, American philosopher and academic was born. In 1970, Rahul Gandhi, Indian politician was born. In 1981, Subhash Mukherjee, Indian scientist and physician who created India's first, and the world's second, child using in-vitro fertilisation (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'I'm one of the children of the slave trade': Gramps Morgan shares emotional discovery

Reggae musician Gramps Morgan has shared he is 46 Ghanaian, highlighting powerful ties to Africa and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade at a UN conference.
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