Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1593, Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet, English landowner and Parliamentarian commander (died 1671) was born. In 1632, James Whitelocke, English judge and politician, Chief Justice of Chester (born 1570) passed away. In 1813, War of 1812: After learning of American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, Laura Secord sets out on a thirty kilometres (19 mi) journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. 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 1911, George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1932, John Wakeham, Baron Wakeham, English businessman and politician, Leader of the House of Lords was born. In 1949, Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician was born. In 1955, Christine Orengo, British academic and educator was born. In 1957, Michael Stratton, English geneticist and academic was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.