Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1911, Irving Fein, American producer and manager (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Clive Brooke, Baron Brooke of Alverthorpe, English businessman and politician was born. In 1943, Diane Marleau, Canadian accountant and politician, Canadian Minister of Health (died 2013) was born. In 1959, Tom Chambers, American basketball player and sportscaster was born. In 1970, Piers Courage, English race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1974, Craig Lowndes, Australian race car driver was born. In 2004, Ruth Leach Amonette, American businesswoman (born 1916) passed away. In 2004, SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately funded spaceplane to achieve spaceflight. In 2018, Charles Krauthammer, American columnist and conservative political commentator (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.