Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Thomas McKean, American lawyer and politician, 2nd Governor of Pennsylvania (born 1734) passed away. In 1906, Willard Maas, American poet and educator (died 1971) was born. In 1939, Judy Olson Duhamel, American politician and educator was born. In 1945, Betty Stöve, Dutch tennis player was born. In 1957, In Roth v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment. In 1972, Denis Žvegelj, Slovenian rower was born. In 1973, The UpStairs Lounge arson attack takes place at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Thirty-two people die as a result of fire or smoke inhalation. In 1973, Jere Lehtinen, Finnish ice hockey player was born. In 2004, In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional. In 2013, Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is found guilty of abusing his power and engaging in sex with an underage prostitute, and is sentenced to seven years in prison. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.