Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, American Civil War: At Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate Brigadier General Stand Watie surrenders the last significant Confederate army. In 1893, Theophilus Shepstone, English-South African politician (born 1817) passed away. In 1903, Paul Martin Sr., Canadian lawyer and politician (died 1992) was born. In 1935, Maurice Ferré, Puerto Rican-American politician, 32nd Mayor of Miami (died 2019) was born. In 1967, Cold War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey for the three-day Glassboro Summit Conference. In 1975, Mike James, American basketball player was born. In 1978, Memphis Bleek, American rapper, producer, and actor was born. In 1984, Levern Spencer, Saint Lucian high jumper was born. In 1990, Vasek Pospisil, Canadian tennis player was born. In 1992, Eric Andolsek, American football player (born 1966) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.