Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1222, Constance of Aragon, Hungarian queen (born 1179) passed away. In 1534, Oda Nobunaga, Japanese warlord (died 1582) was born. In 1582, Shimizu Muneharu, Japanese commander (born 1537) passed away. In 1615, Mashita Nagamori, Japanese daimyō (born 1545) passed away. In 1910, Gordon B. Hinckley, American religious leader, 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (died 2008) was born. In 1923, Giuseppina Tuissi, Italian communist and Partisan (died 1945) was born. In 1951, The ocean liner SS United States is christened and launched. In 1961, The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force. In 1969, Warren E. Burger is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court by retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren. In 2001, The 8.4 Mw southern Peru earthquake shakes coastal Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami followed, leaving at least 74 people dead, and 2,687 injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.