Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1955, Glenn Danzig, American singer-songwriter and producer 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 1977, Shaun O'Hara, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, LaDainian Tomlinson, American football player 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 1988, Chet Faker, Australian singer-songwriter was born. In 2000, Peter Dubovský, Slovak footballer (born 1972) passed away. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2016, The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.