Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Mary Tenney Gray, American editorial writer, club-woman, philanthropist, and suffragette (died 1904) was born. In 1876, Nigel Gresley, Scottish-English engineer (died 1941) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1947, John Ralston Saul, Canadian philosopher and author was born. In 1949, Syed Zafarul Hasan, Indian philosopher and academic (born 1885) passed away. In 1950, Neil Asher Silberman, American archaeologist and historian was born. In 1954, Mike O'Brien, English lawyer and politician, Solicitor General for England and Wales was born. In 2007, Ze'ev Schiff, Israeli journalist and author (born 1932) passed away. In 2009, War in North-West Pakistan: The Pakistani Armed Forces open Operation Rah-e-Nijat against the Taliban and other Islamist rebels in the South Waziristan area of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. In 2014, Gerry Goffin, American songwriter (born 1939) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.