Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1477, Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, English nobleman (died 1530) was born. In 1757, George Vancouver, English lieutenant and explorer (died 1798). 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 1897, British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst are assassinated in Pune, Maharashtra, India by the Chapekar brothers and Mahadeo Vinayak Ranade, who are later caught and hanged. 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, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1948, The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. In 1952, Graham Greene, Canadian actor was born. In 1962, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.