Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1860, The United States Congress establishes the Government Printing Office. In 1887, The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park. In 1910, Gordon B. Hinckley, American religious leader, 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (died 2008) was born. In 1943, Vint Cerf, American computer scientist and Internet pioneer was born. In 1955, Glenn Danzig, American singer-songwriter and producer was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins. In 1977, Shaun O'Hara, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 2008, Lilliana Ketchman, American dancer and YouTuber was born. In 2009, Jerri Nielsen, American physician and explorer (born 1952) passed away. In 2012, Frank Chee Willeto, American soldier and politician, 4th Vice President of the Navajo Nation (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.