Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. In 1925, Art Modell, American businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1951, The ocean liner SS United States is christened and launched. In 1978, Memphis Bleek, American rapper, producer, and actor was born. In 1978, Frederic Leclercq, French heavy metal musician was born. In 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog is released in North America on the Sega Genesis platform, beginning the popular video game franchise. In 1994, NASA's Space Station Processing Facility, a new state-of-the-art manufacturing building for the International Space Station, officially opens at Kennedy Space Center. In 2009, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2015, Miguel Facussé Barjum, Honduran businessman (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.