Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Susannah Mushatt Jones, American supercentarian (died 2016) was born. In 1911, June Gale, American actress (died 1996) was born. In 1912, Molly Yard, American feminist (died 2005) was born. In 1927, Janet Leigh, American actress and author (died 2004) was born. In 1935, Candy Barr, American model, dancer, and actress (died 2005) was born. In 1942, Anne Frank and her family go into hiding in the "Secret Annexe" above her father's office in an Amsterdam warehouse. In 1952, Hilary Mantel, English author and critic (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Heather Nova, Bermudian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1982, Misty Upham, American actress (died 2014) was born. In 2020, Mary Kay Letourneau, American child rapist (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.