Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1846, The first officially recorded, organized baseball game is played under Alexander Cartwright's rules on Hoboken, New Jersey's Elysian Fields with the New York Base Ball Club defeating the Knickerbockers 23-1. Cartwright umpired. In 1865, Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States. In 1910, The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington. In 1947, Pan Am Flight 121 crashes in the Syrian Desert near Mayadin, Syria, killing 15 and injuring 21. In 1960, Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600. In 1960, Johnny Gray, American runner and coach was born. In 1966, Ed Wynn, American actor and comedian (born 1886) passed away. In 1993, KSI, English YouTuber was born. In 2007, Alberto Mijangos, Mexican-American painter and educator (born 1925) passed away. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.