Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1839, Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Brazilian author, poet, and playwright (died 1908) was born. In 1881, (O.S.) Natalia Goncharova, Russian painter, costume designer, and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Tchan Fou-li, Chinese photographer (died 2018) was born. In 1931, Margaret Heckler, American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 15th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (died 2018) was born. In 1951, Mona-Lisa Pursiainen, Finnish sprinter (died 2000) was born. In 1968, Constance Georgina Tardrew, South African botanist (born 1883) passed away. In 1981, Yann Danis, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1990, Isabel Pires, Portuguese politician was born. In 2012, Sunil Janah, Indian photographer and journalist (born 1918) passed away. In 2012, Anna Schwartz, American economist and author (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.