Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1850, Daniel Carter Beard, American author and illustrator, co-founded the Boy Scouts of America (died 1941) was born. In 1880, Arnold Gesell, American psychologist and pediatrician (died 1961) was born. In 1892, Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian and academic (died 1971) was born. In 1954, Mark Kimmitt, American general and politician, 16th Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was born. In 1973, In its decision in Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller test for determining whether something is obscene and not protected speech under the U.S. constitution. In 1983, Edward Snowden, American activist and academic was born. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 1990, Cedric Belfrage, English journalist and author, co-founded the National Guardian (born 1904) passed away. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. In 2003, Leon Uris, American soldier and author (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.