Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1900, Georgia Hale, American silent film actress and real estate investor (died 1985) was born. In 1932, George Sluizer, French-Dutch director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2014) was born. In 1935, Ray Butt, English television producer and director (died 2013) was born. In 1941, Denys Arcand, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1968, Tony Hancock, English comedian and actor (born 1924) passed away. In 1974, Nisha Ganatra, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1976, Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2007, Jeeva, Indian director, cinematographer, and screenwriter (born 1963) passed away. In 2014, Nigel Calder, English journalist, author, and screenwriter (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.