Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 202, Yuan Shao, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1895, The United States Court of Private Land Claims rules James Reavis's claim to Barony of Arizona is "wholly fictitious and fraudulent.". In 1896, An explosion in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston, Pennsylvania results in a massive cave-in that kills 58 miners. In 1925, Georgina Febres-Cordero, Venezuelan nun (born 1861) passed away. In 1926, George Booth, American cartoonist (died 2022) was born. In 1947, Laura Tyson, American economist and academic was born. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1978, The United States Supreme Court, in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke bars quota systems in college admissions. In 1995, Petri Walli, Finnish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1969) passed away. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.