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 1450, Eleanor of Naples, duchess of Ferrara (died 1493) was born. In 1903, Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) was born. In 1911, Vernon Kirby, South African tennis player (died 1994) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1922, Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (died 1995) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1943, Brit Hume, American journalist and author 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.