Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1964, Joss Whedon, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1971, Fred Ewanuick, Canadian actor 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 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1985, Marcel Reece, American football player was born. In 1990, Laura Ràfols, Spanish footballer was born. In 2006, Aaron Spelling, American actor, producer, and screenwriter, founded Spelling Television (born 1923) passed away. In 2009, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. In 2009, Jerri Nielsen, American physician and explorer (born 1952) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.