Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne in Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1910, Bill King, English yachtsman, naval commander and author (died 2012) was born. In 1940, Henry Larsen begins the first successful west-to-east navigation of Northwest Passage from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In 1951, The ocean liner SS United States is christened and launched. In 1961, The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force. In 1984, Takeshi Matsuda, Japanese swimmer was born. In 1987, Alessia Filippi, Italian swimmer was born. In 1989, Lisa Carrington, New Zealand flatwater canoeist was born. In 2013, Nik Wallenda becomes the first man to successfully walk across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope. In 2013, Sharon Stouder, American swimmer (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.