Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1305, A peace treaty between the Flemish and the French is signed at Athis-sur-Orge. In 1879, Huda Sha'arawi, Egyptian feminist and journalist (died 1947) was born. In 1901, Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Turkish author, poet, and scholar (died 1962) was born. In 1919, Mohamed Boudiaf, Algerian politician, President of Algeria (died 1992) was born. In 1953, Armen Sarkissian, Armenian physicist, politician and President of Armenia was born. In 1959, Hidir Lutfi, Iraqi poet. (born 1880) passed away. In 1972, Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins. In 2005, Shana Alexander, American journalist and author (born 1926) passed away. In 2012, Frank Chee Willeto, American soldier and politician, 4th Vice President of the Navajo Nation (born 1925) passed away. 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.