Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1860, The United States Congress establishes the Government Printing Office. In 1891, Samuel Newitt Wood, American lawyer and politician (born 1825) passed away. In 1916, Al G. Wright, American bandleader and conductor (died 2020) was born. In 1921, Paul Findley, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1928, Klaus von Dohnányi, German politician was born. In 1951, The ocean liner SS United States is christened and launched. 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 2013, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (born 1933) passed away. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.