Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Georgia Hale, American silent film actress and real estate investor (died 1985) was born. In 1903, George Orwell, British novelist, essayist, and critic (died 1950) was born. In 1908, Willard Van Orman Quine, American philosopher and academic (died 2000) was born. In 1929, Eric Carle, American author and illustrator (died 2021) was born. In 1940, A. J. Quinnell, English-Maltese author (died 2005) was born. In 1946, Ian McDonald, English guitarist and saxophonist (died 2022) was born. In 1963, George Michael, English singer-songwriter and producer (died 2016) was born. In 2009, Michael Jackson, American singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, and actor (born 1958) passed away. In 2010, Richard B. Sellars, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1915) passed away. In 2012, George Randolph Hearst, Jr., American businessman (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.