Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Al G. Wright, American bandleader and conductor (died 2020) was born. In 1959, Convicted Manhattan Project spy Klaus Fuchs is released after only nine years in prison and allowed to emigrate to Dresden, East Germany where he resumes a scientific career. In 1964, Tara Morice, Australian actress and singer was born. In 1977, Jason Mraz, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1977, Hayden Foxe, Australian footballer and manager was born. In 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1985, A terrorist bomb explodes at Narita International Airport near Tokyo, killing two and injuring four. An hour later, the same group detonates a second bomb aboard Air India Flight 182, bringing the Boeing 747 down off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard. In 2009, Jerri Nielsen, American physician and explorer (born 1952) passed away. In 2009, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. In 2017, A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.