Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1912, Virginia MacWatters, American soprano and actress (died 2005) was born. In 1938, Wahoo McDaniel, American football player and wrestler (died 2002) was born. In 1970, Quincy Watts, American sprinter and football player was born. In 1977, Ali Shariati, Iranian sociologist and philosopher (born 1933) passed away. In 1981, Mohammed Al-Khuwalidi, Saudi Arabian long jumper was born. In 2004, Clayton Kirkpatrick, journalist and newspaper editor (born 1915) passed away. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2010, Carlos Monsiváis, Mexican writer, journalist and political activist (born 1938) passed away. In 2013, Dave Jennings, American football player and sportscaster (born 1952) passed away. In 2020, Animal rights advocate Regan Russell is run over and killed by a transport truck outside of a pig slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Stephen A. Smith rips Trump over silence on UFC fighter's Michelle Obama remark
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith went after President Trump for comments made by a UFC fighter about former first lady Michelle Obama, calling the remarks “disgusting.” “That was an incredibly disparaging remark about one of the greatest first ladies, if not the greatest first lady we have seen. It was a disgusting thing to say....
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