Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1519, Charles V is elected Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1931, Junior Johnson, American race car driver (died 2019) was born. In 1948, Boxer Dick Turpin beats Vince Hawkins at Villa Park in Birmingham to become the first black British boxing champion in the modern era. In 1978, The United States Supreme Court, in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke bars quota systems in college admissions. In 1981, Brandon Phillips, American baseball player was born. In 1987, Terrence Williams, American basketball player was born. In 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. In 2009, Honduran president Manuel Zelaya is ousted by a local military coup following a failed request to hold a referendum to rewrite the Honduran Constitution. This was the start of the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis. In 2016, Buddy Ryan, American football coach (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.