Today in News History

On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1847, Gina Krog, Norwegian suffragist and women's rights activist (died 1916) was born. In 1911, Gail Patrick, American actress (died 1980) was born. In 1925, Doris Hart, American tennis player and educator (died 2015) was born. In 1929, Edith Windsor, American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activist (died 2017) was born. In 1929, Anne Weale, English journalist and author (died 2007) was born. In 1938, Joan Kirner, Australian educator and politician, 42nd Premier of Victoria (died 2015) was born. In 1955, E. Lynn Harris, American author (died 2009) was born. In 1959, A rare June hurricane strikes Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence killing 35. In 1964, A Curtiss C-46 Commando crashes in the Shengang District of Taiwan, killing 57 people. In 2012, Judy Agnew, Second Lady of the United States. (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.