Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1373, Elizabeth Bonifacia, heiress of Poland (died 1399) was born. In 1889, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) was born. In 1909, Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) was born. In 1910, Anne Ziegler, English singer (died 2003) was born. In 1912, Princess Caroline Mathilde of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (died 1983) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Barbara Perry, American actress (died 2019) was born. In 1922, Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (died 1995) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1946, Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.