Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1881, John C. Pemberton, American general (born 1814) passed away. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1907, George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
What was it like inside the George Gibney trial?
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Our reporter Jane Moore covered every day of the trial. Here’s what it was like in the room.
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