Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1551, John Wallop, English soldier and diplomat (born 1490) passed away. In 1905, Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1922, Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician was born. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1993, Dan Bentley, English footballer was born. In 1997, Josh Hines-Allen, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
John Oliver to Guest Star on ‘General Hospital’
Late-night host John Oliver is headed to daytime. The “Last Week Tonight” host will guest star on the long-running daytime soap opera “General Hospital” in a three-episode storyline, which will air July 2, 3 and 6. Oliver announced the casting on the June 28 episode of “Last Week Tonight” after previously voicing his interest to []
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