Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1625, John Fell, English churchman and influential academic (died 1686) was born. In 1888, Bronson M. Cutting, American publisher and politician (died 1935) was born. In 1919, Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) 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 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, Ed McMahon, American game show host and announcer (born 1923) passed away. In 2012, Ashton Eaton breaks the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.