 And why did it take the U.S. Navy 80 years to settle allegations of mutiny that were leveled against dozens of black sailors who served in World War II? And why are scientists so worried about a bird flu outbreak? It is Friday, July 19th. On this day in 1993, President Bill Clinton announced a policy allowing gay people to serve in the military under a compromise that came to be called Don't Ask, Don't Tell. And the news is next.