Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1477, Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, English nobleman (died 1530) was born. In 1834, William Chester Minor, American surgeon and linguist (died 1920) was born. In 1871, William McDougall, English psychologist and polymath (died 1938) was born. In 1873, Filippo Silvestri, Italian entomologist and academic (died 1949) was born. In 1915, Cornelius Warmerdam, American pole vaulter and coach (died 2001) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Joseph Papp, American director and producer (died 1991) was born. In 1929, Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic was born. In 1955, Christine Orengo, British academic and educator was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.