Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Art Modell, American businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1941, Roger McDonald, Australian author and screenwriter 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 1961, Zoran Janjetov, Serbian singer and illustrator was born. In 1964, Joss Whedon, American director, producer, and screenwriter 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 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2014, Nancy Garden, American author (born 1938) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.