Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne in Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1942, World War II: Germany's latest fighter aircraft, a Focke-Wulf Fw 190, is captured intact when it mistakenly lands at RAF Pembrey in Wales. In 1970, Robert Brooks, American football player was born. In 1976, Brandon Stokley, American football player was born. In 1977, Hayden Foxe, Australian footballer and manager was born. In 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, LaDainian Tomlinson, American football player was born. In 1990, Laura Ràfols, Spanish footballer was born. In 1992, Eric Andolsek, American football player (born 1966) passed away. In 2009, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.