Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Francis Johnson, American lawyer and politician (died 1842) was born. In 1850, David Jayne Hill, American historian and politician, 24th United States Assistant Secretary of State (died 1932) was born. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1877, Charles Coburn, American actor (died 1961) was born. In 1939, John F. MacArthur, American minister and theologian was born. In 1954, Lou Pearlman, American music producer and fraudster (died 2016) was born. In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 2001, Stanley Mosk, American lawyer, jurist, and politician (born 1912) passed away. In 2007, The al-Khilani Mosque bombing in Baghdad leaves 78 people dead and another 218 injured. In 2012, Norbert Tiemann, American soldier and politician, 32nd Governor of Nebraska (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.