Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1797, Hamilton Hume, Australian explorer (died 1873) was born. In 1883, Gladys Mills Phipps, American horse breeder (died 1970) was born. In 1896, Rajani Palme Dutt, English journalist and politician (died 1974) was born. In 1906, Walter Rauff, German SS officer (died 1984) was born. In 1928, Tommy DeVito, American singer and guitarist (died 2020) was born. In 1953, Cold War: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed at Sing Sing, in New York. In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 1982, The People's Armed Police is de facto founded; It is officially established 10 months later on April 5, 1983. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2018, Antwon Rose II is fatally shot in East Pittsburgh by East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld after being involved in a near-fatal drive-by shooting. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.