Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1699, Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) passed away. In 1713, John Sackville, English cricketer and politician (died 1765) was born. In 1774, The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. In 1889, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) was born. In 1911, George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1932, John Wakeham, Baron Wakeham, English businessman and politician, Leader of the House of Lords was born. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1948, King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. In 1978, Champ Bailey, American football player was born. In 1980, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.