Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, Daniel D. Tompkins, American lawyer and politician, 6th Vice President of the United States (died 1825) was born. In 1788, New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. In 1880, Josiah Stamp, 1st Baron Stamp, English economist and civil servant (died 1941) was born. In 1918, Robert V. Roosa, American economist and banker (died 1993) was born. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. 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, Chris Pratt, American actor was born. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 2009, Greenland assumes self-rule. In 2012, Anna Schwartz, American economist and author (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.