Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, Richard Neustadt, American political scientist and academic (died 2003) was born. In 1933, David Winnick, English politician was born. In 1934, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Federal Credit Union Act, which establishes credit unions. In 1943, Warren Farrell, American author and educator was born. In 1945, The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 Allied nations in San Francisco, California. In 1955, The South African Congress Alliance adopts the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People in Kliptown. In 1963, Mark McClellan, American economist and politician was born. In 1963, Cold War: U.S. President John F. Kennedy gave his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, underlining the support of the United States for democratic West Germany shortly after Soviet-supported East Germany erected the Berlin Wall. In 1976, Dave Rubin, American political commentator was born. In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI reinstates the traditional laws of papal election in which a successful candidate must receive two-thirds of the votes. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.