Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, Alfred Kinsey, American entomologist and sexologist (died 1956) was born. In 1921, Paul Findley, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1923, Jerry Rullo, American professional basketball player (died 2016) was born. In 1923, Doris Johnson, American politician (died 2021) was born. In 1932, Peter Millett, Baron Millett, English lawyer and judge (died 2021) was born. In 1935, Maurice Ferré, Puerto Rican-American politician, 32nd Mayor of Miami (died 2019) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1940, Wilma Rudolph, American runner (died 1994) was born. In 1973, A fire at a house in Hull, England, which kills a six-year-old boy is passed off as an accident; it later emerges as the first of 26 deaths by fire caused over the next seven years by serial arsonist Peter Dinsdale. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.