Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1040, Fulk III, Count of Anjou (born 972) passed away. In 1528, Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress (died 1603) was born. In 1824, Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea. In 1880, Theophilus H. Holmes, American general (born 1804) passed away. In 1954, Mark Kimmitt, American general and politician, 16th Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was born. In 1971, Tyronne Drakeford, American football player was born. In 1973, In its decision in Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller test for determining whether something is obscene and not protected speech under the U.S. constitution. In 1979, Kostas Katsouranis, Greek footballer was born. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. In 2006, Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially named Nix and Hydra. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.