Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1017, Leo Passianos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1911, George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1956, Alfons De Wolf, Belgian cyclist was born. In 1959, Daniel Xuereb, French footballer was born. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.