Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1933, Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) passed away. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) was born. In 1978, Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) was born. In 1979, Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) passed away. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. In 2013, Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

24 drivers arrested, over 4,000 tickets issued in crackdown on errant road users

South China Morning Post

June 22, 2026

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24 drivers arrested, over 4,000 tickets issued in crackdown on errant road users

Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets during a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking, after the number deaths in road accidents surged more than 40 per cent in the first five months of the year. During the two citywide operations from June 5 to 19, officers deployed unmarked traffic enforcement vehicles against dangerous driving behaviour such as using mobile phones behind the wheel, speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changing, and failing to obey...

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