Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, James Mill, Scottish economist, historian, and philosopher (born 1773) passed away. In 1894, Alfred Kinsey, American entomologist and sexologist (died 1956) was born. In 1923, Jerry Rullo, American professional basketball player (died 2016) was born. In 1926, Lawson Soulsby, Baron Soulsby of Swaffham Prior, English microbiologist and parasitologist (died 2017) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1955, Glenn Danzig, American singer-songwriter and producer 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, Memphis Bleek, American rapper, producer, and actor was born. In 2009, Jerri Nielsen, American physician and explorer (born 1952) passed away. In 2017, A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.