Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the Proclamation of Islaz and create a new republican government. In 1876, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Mexican general and politician 8th President of Mexico (born 1794) passed away. In 1880, Theophilus H. Holmes, American general (born 1804) passed away. In 1898, The United States captures Guam from Spain. The few warning shots fired by the U.S. naval vessels are misinterpreted as salutes by the Spanish garrison, which was unaware that the two nations were at war. In 1947, Fernando Savater, Spanish philosopher and author was born. In 1960, Kate Brown, American politician, 38th Governor of Oregon was born. In 1982, John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. In 1987, Madman Muntz, American engineer and businessman, founded the Muntz Car Company (born 1914) passed away. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.