Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Eriks Ādamsons, Latvian writer, poet, and novelist (died 1946) was born. In 1915, Randolph Hokanson, American pianist (died 2018) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1927, Anthony Low, Indian-English historian and academic (died 2015) was born. In 1931, Ruby Garrard Woodson, American educator and cultural historian (died 2008) was born. In 1936, Kris Kristofferson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1947, Octavia E. Butler, American author (died 2006) was born. In 1950, Zenonas Petrauskas, Lithuanian lawyer and politician (died 2009) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.