Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Richard Krautheimer, German-American historian and scholar (died 1994) was born. In 1899, Susannah Mushatt Jones, American supercentarian (died 2016) was born. In 1911, June Gale, American actress (died 1996) was born. In 1925, Bill Haley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1981) was born. In 1925, Ruth Cracknell, Australian actress (died 2002) was born. In 1927, Janet Leigh, American actress and author (died 2004) was born. In 1949, Phyllis Hyman, American singer-songwriter and actress (died 1995) was born. In 1952, Hilary Mantel, English author and critic (died 2022) was born. In 1982, Misty Upham, American actress (died 2014) was born. In 2020, Mary Kay Letourneau, American child rapist (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.