Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Mary Tenney Gray, American editorial writer, club-woman, philanthropist, and suffragette (died 1904) was born. In 1843, Mary Sibbet Copley, American philanthropist (died 1929) was born. In 1861, José Rizal, Filipino journalist, author, and poet (died 1896) was born. In 1886, Finley Hamilton, American lawyer and politician (died 1940) was born. In 1891, John Heartfield, German photographer and activist (died 1968) was born. In 1912, Virginia MacWatters, American soprano and actress (died 2005) was born. In 1914, Alan Cranston, American journalist and politician (died 2000) was born. In 1915, Julius Schwartz, American publisher and agent (died 2004) was born. In 1932, Marisa Pavan, Italian actress, twin sister to Pier Angeli (died 2023) was born. In 2004, Clayton Kirkpatrick, journalist and newspaper editor (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.