Today in News History

On June 26, 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 1940, World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect. In 1941, World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in the Nordic countries, begins. In 1948, The United States Congress passes the Displaced Persons Act to allow World War II refugees to immigrate to the United States above quota restrictions. In 1960, Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. In 1996, The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen. In 1997, An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir. 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. In 2024, Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.