Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1955, Glenn Danzig, American singer-songwriter and producer was born. 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 1977, Shaun O'Hara, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1977, Hayden Foxe, Australian footballer and manager was born. In 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 2000, Peter Dubovský, Slovak footballer (born 1972) passed away. In 2006, Aaron Spelling, American actor, producer, and screenwriter, founded Spelling Television (born 1923) passed away. In 2012, Frank Chee Willeto, American soldier and politician, 4th Vice President of the Navajo Nation (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.