Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1385, Stephen, Count Palatine of Simmern-Zweibrücken (died 1459) was born. In 1596, Johan Banér, Swedish field marshal (died 1641) was born. In 1611, The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boat in what is now Hudson Bay; they are never heard from again. In 1898, Winifred Holtby, English novelist and journalist (died 1935) was born. In 1910, Bill King, English yachtsman, naval commander and author (died 2012) was born. In 1916, Len Hutton, English cricketer and soldier (died 1990) was born. In 1925, Anna Chennault, Chinese widow of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (died 2018) was born. In 1930, Donn F. Eisele, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 1987) was born. In 1934, Keith Sutton, English bishop (died 2017) was born. In 2013, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.