Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) was born. In 1909, Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) was born. In 1910, Anne Ziegler, English singer (died 2003) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1932, June Salter, Australian actress (died 2001) was born. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1947, Octavia E. Butler, American author (died 2006) was born. In 1974, Jo Cox, British politician (died 2016) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.