Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. In 1794, Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kyiv. In 1812, War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war. In 1863, Sándor Bródy, Hungarian author and journalist (died 1924) was born. In 1894, Alfred Kinsey, American entomologist and sexologist (died 1956) was born. In 1913, Second Balkan War: The Greeks defeat the Bulgarians in the Battle of Doiran. In 1919, Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1951, Angelo Falcón, Puerto Rican-American political scientist, activist, and academic, founded the National Institute for Latino Policy (died 2018) was born. In 1989, Werner Best, German police officer and jurist (born 1903) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.