Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1935, Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020) was born. In 1935, Ray Butt, English television producer and director (died 2013) was born. In 1940, Clint Warwick, English bass player (died 2004) was born. In 1944, The final page of the comic Krazy Kat is published, exactly two months after its author George Herriman died. In 1960, Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. In 1967, Tracey Spicer, Australian journalist was born. In 1972, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Libyan engineer and politician was born. In 1975, Michele Merkin, American model and television host was born. In 1975, Kiur Aarma, Estonian journalist and producer was born. In 2007, J. Fred Duckett, American journalist and educator (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.