Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Winifred Holtby, English novelist and journalist (died 1935) was born. In 1916, Al G. Wright, American bandleader and conductor (died 2020) was born. In 1923, Doris Johnson, American politician (died 2021) was born. In 1925, Anna Chennault, Chinese widow of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (died 2018) was born. In 1926, Magda Herzberger, Romanian author, poet and composer, survivor of the Holocaust (died 2021) was born. In 1940, Wilma Rudolph, American runner (died 1994) was born. In 1943, Ellyn Kaschak, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1965, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, American government and non-profit executive was born. In 2005, Shana Alexander, American journalist and author (born 1926) passed away. In 2014, Nancy Garden, American author (born 1938) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.