Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Al G. Wright, American bandleader and conductor (died 2020) was born. In 1924, Frank Bolle, American comic-strip artist, comic-book artist and illustrator (died 2020) was born. In 1934, Bill Torrey, Canadian businessman (died 2018) was born. In 1935, Maurice Ferré, Puerto Rican-American politician, 32nd Mayor of Miami (died 2019) was born. In 1946, The 1946 Vancouver Island earthquake strikes Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. In 1955, Pierre Corbeil, Canadian dentist and politician 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 1989, Lisa Carrington, New Zealand flatwater canoeist was born. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2017, A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.