Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1935, Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020) was born. In 1944, The final page of the comic Krazy Kat is published, exactly two months after its author George Herriman died. In 1963, George Michael, English singer-songwriter and producer (died 2016) was born. In 1967, Tracey Spicer, Australian journalist was born. In 1968, Tony Hancock, English comedian and actor (born 1924) passed away. In 1975, Michele Merkin, American model and television host was born. In 1996, The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen. In 2007, J. Fred Duckett, American journalist and educator (born 1933) passed away. In 2010, Richard B. Sellars, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.