Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Earle Meadows, American pole vaulter (died 1992) was born. In 1948, Usha Prashar, Baroness Prashar, Kenyan-English politician was born. In 1950, Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1981, Shmuly Yanklowitz, American rabbi, author, and educator was born. In 2006, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2020, Stepa J. Groggs, American rap artist (born 1988) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.