Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (died 1973) was born. In 1906, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) was born. In 1907, Eriks Ādamsons, Latvian writer, poet, and novelist (died 1946) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1946, Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic was born. In 1947, Octavia E. Butler, American author (died 2006) was born. In 1953, Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 1964, Dan Brown, American author and academic was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.