Today in News History

On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1685, John Gay, English poet and playwright (died 1732) was born. In 1906, The United States Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act. In 1966, The National Organization for Women, the United States' largest feminist organization, is founded. In 1973, Chan Ho Park, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1974, The Baltimore municipal strike of 1974 begins. In 1977, The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. In 1985, Michael Phelps, American swimmer was born. In 1986, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults. In 1993, Malta is officially subdivided into 68 local councils by the Local Councils Act. In 2013, Protests begin around Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Freedom and Justice Party, leading to their overthrow during the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.