Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1902, George Gaylord Simpson, American paleontologist and author (died 1984) was born. In 1926, Efraín Ríos Montt, Guatemalan general and politician, 26th President of Guatemala (died 2018) was born. In 1944, George Stinney, wrongfully convicted African-American teenager (born 1929) passed away. In 1946, Neil MacGregor, Scottish historian and curator was born. In 1946, Gordon Brewster, Irish cartoonist (b 1889) passed away. In 1955, Artemy Troitsky, Russian journalist and critic was born. In 1996, Mel Allen, American sportscaster and game show host (born 1913) passed away. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2003, Pierre Bourgault, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1934) passed away. In 2013, Norman Ian MacKenzie, English journalist and author (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.