Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. In 1896, Leonard W. Murray, Canadian admiral (died 1971) was born. In 1903, Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) was born. In 1906, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) was born. In 1909, Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) was born. In 1915, Thomas Quinn Curtiss, American writer, and film and theatre critic (died 2000) was born. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1921, Joseph Papp, American director and producer (died 1991) was born. In 1984, Dustin Johnson, American golfer was born. In 1984, Joseph Losey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1909) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.