Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Hans Gerschwiler, Swiss figure skater (died 2017) was born. In 1921, Judy Holliday, American actress and singer (died 1965) was born. In 1924, Wally Fawkes, British-Canadian jazz clarinetist and satirical cartoonist (died 2023) was born. In 1925, Maureen Stapleton, American actress (died 2006) was born. In 1930, Mike McCormack, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1932, O.C. Smith, American R&B/jazz singer (died 2001) was born. In 1941, Joe Flaherty, American-Canadian actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2024) was born. In 1942, Paul Chernoff, American mathematician (died 2017) was born. In 1943, Brian Sternberg, American pole vaulter (died 2013) was born. In 1953, Augustus Pablo, Jamaican producer and musician (died 1999) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.