Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1799, John Milton Bernhisel, American physician and politician (died 1881) was born. In 1856, Ivan Kireyevsky, Russian philosopher and critic (born 1806) passed away. In 1894, The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne in Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1960, The United States Food and Drug Administration declares Enovid to be the first officially approved combined oral contraceptive pill in the world. In 1977, Jason Mraz, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1988, Chellsie Memmel, American gymnast was born. In 1992, Luiza Galiulina, Uzbekistani gymnast was born. In 2006, Aaron Spelling, American actor, producer, and screenwriter, founded Spelling Television (born 1923) passed away. In 2013, Nik Wallenda becomes the first man to successfully walk across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.