Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1838, Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. In 1870, The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). In 1945, Poland's Soviet-allied Provisional Government of National Unity is formed over a month after V-E Day. In 1945, Yunus Nadi Abalıoğlu, Turkish journalist (born 1879) passed away. In 1965, Jessica Hecht, American actress was born. In 1986, Kellie Pickler, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1991, Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress was born. In 2004, Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation. In 2009, Honduran president Manuel Zelaya is ousted by a local military coup following a failed request to hold a referendum to rewrite the Honduran Constitution. This was the start of the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.