Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1703, Thomas Clap, American minister and academic (died 1767) was born. In 1892, Pearl S. Buck, American novelist, essayist, short story writer Nobel Prize laureate (died 1973) was born. In 1916, Virginia Satir, American psychotherapist and author (died 1988) was born. In 1919, Richard Neustadt, American political scientist and academic (died 2003) was born. In 1932, Don Valentine, American venture capitalist (died 2019) was born. In 1934, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Federal Credit Union Act, which establishes credit unions. In 1945, The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 Allied nations in San Francisco, California. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1984, Priscah Jeptoo, Kenyan runner was born. In 1993, William H. Riker, American political scientist and academic (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.