Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1923, Elroy Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (died 2013) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1943, Ellyn Kaschak, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1943, Patrick Bokanowski, French filmmaker was born. In 1951, Michèle Mouton, French race car driver and manager was born. In 1964, Joss Whedon, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1965, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, American government and non-profit executive 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 2015, Nirmala Joshi, Indian nun, lawyer, and social worker (born 1934) 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.