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 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1964, Lou Yun, Chinese gymnast was born. In 1965, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, American government and non-profit executive 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 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1988, Chellsie Memmel, American gymnast was born. In 2008, Lilliana Ketchman, American dancer and YouTuber was born. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2015, Nirmala Joshi, Indian nun, lawyer, and social worker (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.