Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1870, David Heaton, American lawyer and politician (born 1823) passed away. In 1935, Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020) was born. In 1959, Charles Starkweather, American spree killer (born 1938) passed away. In 1991, The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. In 1996, The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen. In 1999, Fred Trump, American real estate developer and businessman (born 1905) passed away. 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. 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 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.