Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1839, Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1927, Anthony Low, Indian-English historian and academic (died 2015) was born. In 1929, Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) was born. In 1941, Terttu Savola, Finnish journalist and politician was born. In 1946, Józef Oleksy, Polish economist and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Poland (died 2015) was born. In 1964, Havank, Dutch journalist and author (born 1904) passed away. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2017, Quett Masire, Botswanan politician (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.