Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Al G. Wright, American bandleader and conductor (died 2020) was born. In 1917, In a game against the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a row after replacing Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for punching the umpire. In 1931, Ola Ullsten, Swedish politician and diplomat (died 2018) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1943, Ellyn Kaschak, American psychologist and academic 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 1984, Levern Spencer, Saint Lucian high jumper was born. In 2009, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. In 2014, Paula Kent Meehan, American businesswoman, co-founded Redken (born 1931) passed away. In 2018, Twelve boys and an assistant coach from a soccer team in Thailand are trapped in a flooding cave, leading to an 18-day rescue operation. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.