Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1860, William Dobinson Halliburton, British physiologist and biochemist (died 1931) was born. In 1887, Norman L. Bowen, Canadian geologist and petrologist (died 1956) was born. In 1889, Ralph Craig, American sprinter and sailor (died 1972) was born. In 1918, Dee Molenaar, American mountaineer (died 2020) was born. In 1920, Hans Gerschwiler, Swiss figure skater (died 2017) was born. In 1923, Jacques Hébert, Canadian journalist and politician (died 2007) was born. In 1943, Brian Sternberg, American pole vaulter (died 2013) was born. In 1953, Augustus Pablo, Jamaican producer and musician (died 1999) was born. In 1981, Brad Walker, American pole vaulter was born. In 1998, Isabel Atkin, British-American freestyle skier was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.