Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Gail Patrick, American actress (died 1980) was born. In 1928, Asrat Woldeyes, Ethiopian surgeon and educator (died 1999) was born. In 1933, Claire Tomalin, English journalist and author was born. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1948, Cirilo Flores, American bishop (died 2014) was born. In 1964, Pierfrancesco Chili, Italian motorcycle racer was born. In 1979, Charles Howell III, American golfer was born. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. In 1989, Terrelle Pryor, American football player was born. In 2015, Miriam Schapiro, Canadian-American painter and sculptor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.