Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 1793, John Clare, English poet and author (died 1864) was born. In 1923, Ashley Bryan, American children's book author and illustrator (died 2022) was born. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1932, Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025) was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1966, Gerald Levert, American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (died 2006) was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.