Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1371, Joanna II of Naples (died 1435) was born. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1906, Stanford White, American architect, designed the Washington Square Arch (born 1853) passed away. In 1943, The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis. In 1960, Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. In 1964, John McCrea, American singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1978, The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. In 1995, Warren E. Burger, Fifteenth Chief Justice of the United States (born 1907) passed away. In 1996, The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen. In 2022, Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Why the Kennedy Center’s name is still hidden

CNN

June 16, 2026

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Days after President Donald Trump’s name was removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following a court order, a massive tarp still covers the building’s sign. CNN’s Betsy Klein explains why it’s drawing attention.

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