Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 947, Qian Hongzuo, king of Wuyue (born 928) passed away. In 1914, Mei Zhi, Chinese author and essayist (died 2004) was born. In 1946, Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic was born. In 1955, Christine Orengo, British academic and educator was born. In 1966, Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Buddhist Uprising. In 1970, Đặng Thùy Trâm, Vietnamese surgeon and author (born 1942) passed away. In 1980, Stephanie Jacobsen, Hong Kong-Australian actress was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 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. In 2017, Mao Kobayashi, Japanese newscaster and actress (born 1982) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Can You Pass the Test That Strikes Fear Into China’s High-Schoolers?

Wall Street Journal

June 22, 2026

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Can You Pass the Test That Strikes Fear Into China’s High-Schoolers?

Try a selection of questions from the notoriously difficult “Gaokao” university entrance exam.

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