Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1915, Randolph Hokanson, American pianist (died 2018) was born. In 1921, Joseph Papp, American director and producer (died 1991) was born. In 1922, British Army Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is killed by the Irish Republican Army helping to spark the Irish Civil War. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1966, Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Buddhist Uprising. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1978, Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) was born. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2015, The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.