Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Audie Murphy, American lieutenant and actor, Medal of Honor recipient (died 1971) was born. In 1939, Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager was born. In 1963, Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Union and the United States sign an agreement to establish the so-called "red telephone" link between Washington, D.C., and Moscow. In 1969, MaliVai Washington, American tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. In 1980, Fabian Wegmann, German cyclist was born. In 1996, Sam Bennett, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2003, The Wikimedia Foundation is founded in St. Petersburg, Florida. In 2005, Larry Collins, American journalist, historian, and author (born 1929) passed away. In 2012, Andrew Sarris, American critic (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.