Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, Irish Rebellion of 1798: The British Army defeats Irish rebels at the Battle of Vinegar Hill. In 1824, Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea. In 1825, Thomas Edward Cliffe Leslie, Irish economist and jurist (died 1882) was born. In 1911, Irving Fein, American producer and manager (died 2012) was born. In 1915, The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 347 1915, striking down Oklahoma grandfather clause legislation which had the effect of denying the right to vote to blacks. In 1921, The Irish village of Knockcroghery was burned by British forces. In 1946, Kate Hoey, Northern Irish-British academic and politician, Minister for Sport and the Olympics was born. In 1952, Patrick Dunleavy, English political scientist and academic was born. In 1972, Neil Doak, Northern Irish cricketer and rugby player was born. In 2009, Greenland assumes self-rule. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.