Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 813, Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. In 916, Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) was born. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. 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 1930, Yuri Artyukhin, Russian colonel, engineer, and astronaut (died 1998) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1973, Carson Daly, American radio and television host was born. In 1995, Leonid Derbenyov, Russian poet and songwriter (born 1931) passed away. In 2003, Vasil Bykaŭ, Belarusian war novelist (born 1924) passed away. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.