Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1535, John Fisher, English bishop and saint (born 1469) passed away. In 1871, William McDougall, English psychologist and polymath (died 1938) was born. In 1909, Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) was born. In 1909, Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Spanish princess and aristocrat (died 2002) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1940, Joan Busfield, English sociologist, psychologist, and academic was born. In 1955, Christine Orengo, British academic and educator was born. In 1964, Havank, Dutch journalist and author (born 1904) passed away. In 1979, Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. In 2012, Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.