Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1879, Huda Sha'arawi, Egyptian feminist and journalist (died 1947) was born. In 1925, Anna Chennault, Chinese widow of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (died 2018) was born. In 1965, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, American government and non-profit executive was born. In 1972, Selma Blair, American actress 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 1977, Shaun O'Hara, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1980, Becky Cloonan, American author and illustrator was born. In 1989, Lisa Carrington, New Zealand flatwater canoeist was born. In 1998, Maureen O'Sullivan, Irish-American actress (born 1911) passed away. In 2008, Lilliana Ketchman, American dancer and YouTuber was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.