Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, English poet and translator (born 1806) passed away. In 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1911, Katherine DeMille, Canadian-American actress (died 1995) was born. In 1920, Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (died 2012) was born. In 1941, Stokely Carmichael, Trinidadian-American activist (died 1998) was born. In 1963, Judith Hoag, American actress and educator was born. In 1976, Bret McKenzie, New Zealand comedian, actor, musician, songwriter, and producer was born. In 1982, Colin Jost, American comedian was born. In 1990, Irving Wallace, American author and screenwriter (born 1916) passed away. In 1997, Marjorie Linklater, Scottish campaigner for the arts and environment of Orkney (born 1909) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.