Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, James Rector, American sprinter and lawyer (died 1949) was born. In 1893, The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. In 1897, Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (died 1973) was born. In 1903, Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) was born. In 1915, Thomas Quinn Curtiss, American writer, and film and theatre critic (died 2000) was born. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1942, The Pledge of Allegiance is formally adopted by U.S. Congress. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1947, Pete Maravich, American basketball player (died 1988) was born. In 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.