Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1755, Natalia Alexeievna of Russia (died 1776) was born. In 1788, Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1917, Claude Seignolle, French author (died 2018) was born. In 1921, Celia Franca, English-Canadian ballerina and choreographer, founded the National Ballet of Canada (died 2007) was born. In 1935, Colombia-Soviet Union relations are established. In 1976, Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1981, Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington. In 1991, The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. In 1998, In Clinton v. City of New York, the United States Supreme Court decides that the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 is unconstitutional. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.