Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Mary Tenney Gray, American editorial writer, club-woman, philanthropist, and suffragette (died 1904) was born. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1875, The Herzegovinian rebellion against the Ottoman Empire begins. In 1876, Nigel Gresley, Scottish-English engineer (died 1941) was born. In 1919, Pauline Kael, American film critic (died 2001) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1960, Andrew Dilnot, English economist and academic was born. In 1963, Rory Underwood, English rugby player, lieutenant, and pilot was born. In 1974, Doug Mientkiewicz, American baseball player, coach, and manager was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.