Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, James Madison, American academic and politician, 4th President of the United States (born 1751) passed away. In 1870, The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). In 1919, Joseph P. Lordi, American government official (died 1983) was born. In 1928, Harold Evans, English-American historian and journalist (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Mauricio Rojas, Chilean-Swedish economist and politician was born. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1989, On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. In 1989, Markiplier, American internet personality was born. 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 2023, Lowell Weicker, French-American politician, 85th Governor of Connecticut (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump’s State Fair Faces Fresh Embarrassment

The Daily Beast

June 28, 2026

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Trump’s State Fair Faces Fresh Embarrassment

Evan Vucci / REUTERSAmid the sparse attendance, empty spaces, and just two rides at President Donald Trump’s long-promised “Great American State Fair,” some attendees managed to make an interesting discovery.But it likely won’t please the president.While riding the Freedom 250 Ferris wheel, fairgoers spotted problems with the tacky plywood mock-up of Trump’s planned “triumphal arch.” Read more at The Daily Beast.

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