Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 325, The original Nicene Creed is adopted at the First Council of Nicaea. In 1833, Mary Tenney Gray, American editorial writer, club-woman, philanthropist, and suffragette (died 1904) was born. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1867, Miguel Miramón, Unconstitutional president of Mexico, 1859-1860 (born 1832) passed away. In 1896, Rajani Palme Dutt, English journalist and politician (died 1974) was born. In 1913, Natives Land Act, 1913 in South Africa implemented. In 1957, Subcomandante Marcos, Mexican insurgent and EZLN leader was born. In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 1985, Members of the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers, dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. In 1990, The current international law defending indigenous peoples, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, is ratified for the first time by Norway. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.