Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, Julia Lathrop, American activist and politician (died 1932) was born. In 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1932, Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton, British jurist; Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2020) was born. In 1933, John Bradshaw, American theologian and author (died 2016) was born. In 1972, The United States Supreme Court rules in the case Furman v. Georgia that arbitrary and inconsistent imposition of the death penalty violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. In 1981, Shmuly Yanklowitz, American rabbi, author, and educator was born. In 2006, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law. In 2006, Fabián Bielinsky, Argentinian director and screenwriter (born 1959) passed away. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2015, Hisham Barakat, Egyptian lawyer and judge (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.