Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 767, Paul I, pope of the Catholic Church (born 700) passed away. In 1703, John Wesley, English cleric and theologian (died 1791) was born. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1976, The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial. In 1979, Felicia Day, American actress and writer was born. In 1989, Markiplier, American internet personality was born. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. In 2009, Honduran president Manuel Zelaya is ousted by a local military coup following a failed request to hold a referendum to rewrite the Honduran Constitution. This was the start of the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis. In 2012, Leontine T. Kelly, American bishop (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.