Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1782, The U.S. Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States. In 1787, Oliver Ellsworth moves at the Federal Convention to call the government the 'United States'. In 1908, Billy Werber, American baseball player (died 2009) was born. In 1945, The United States Secretary of State approves the transfer of Wernher von Braun and his team of Nazi rocket scientists to the U.S. under Operation Paperclip. In 1948, The Deutsche Mark is introduced in Western Allied-occupied Germany. The Soviet Military Administration in Germany responded by imposing the Berlin Blockade four days later. In 1976, Carlos Lee, Panamanian baseball player was born. In 1978, Frank Lampard, English footballer was born. In 1980, Franco Semioli, Italian footballer was born. In 1985, Aurélien Chedjou, Cameroonian footballer was born. In 1985, Matt Flynn, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.