Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Winifred Holtby, English novelist and journalist (died 1935) was born. In 1921, Paul Findley, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1923, Jerry Rullo, American professional basketball player (died 2016) was born. In 1923, Doris Johnson, American politician (died 2021) was born. In 1925, Anna Chennault, Chinese widow of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (died 2018) was born. In 1925, Art Modell, American businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1934, Bill Torrey, Canadian businessman (died 2018) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1973, A fire at a house in Hull, England, which kills a six-year-old boy is passed off as an accident; it later emerges as the first of 26 deaths by fire caused over the next seven years by serial arsonist Peter Dinsdale. In 2017, A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.