Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 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 1879, Thibaudeau Rinfret, Canadian lawyer and jurist, 9th Chief Justice of Canada (died 1962) was born. In 1896, Leonard W. Murray, Canadian admiral (died 1971) was born. In 1942, World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture of Tobruk. In 1946, Linda Bond, Canadian 19th General of The Salvation Army was born. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.