Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purposes"; the ambiguous language would be used to selectively prosecute people for years to come. In 1935, Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020) was born. In 1941, World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began. In 1943, The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis. In 1950, The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. In 1978, The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. In 1990, Ronald Gene Simmons, American sergeant and murderer (born 1940) passed away. In 2013, Green Wix Unthank, American soldier and judge (born 1923) passed away. In 2022, Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. In 2022, Two people are killed and 21 more injured after a gunman opens fire at three sites in Oslo in a suspected Islamist anti-LGBTQ+ attack. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.