Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1734, In Montreal, New France, a slave known by the French name of Marie-Joseph Angélique is put to death, having been convicted of setting the fire that destroyed much of the city. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1868, Edwin Stephen Goodrich, English zoologist and anatomist (died 1946) was born. In 1932, O.C. Smith, American R&B/jazz singer (died 2001) was born. In 1952, Judith Bingham, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1964, Michael Schwerner, American civil rights activist (born 1939) passed away. In 1981, Yann Danis, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1983, Edward Snowden, American activist and academic was born. In 2011, Lil Bub, American celebrity cat (died 2019) was born. In 2015, Darryl Hamilton, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Meet Joe: Trapped kitten freed by emergency services, named after rescuer
A kitten that became trapped inside a garage pipe and required a complex rescue operation by CGDIS firefighters has been named after one of the crew members who helped save it.
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