Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) 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 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. In 1960, Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist was born. In 1964, Cadillac Anderson, American basketball player was born. In 1974, Jo Cox, British politician (died 2016) was born. In 1993, Pat Nixon, American educator, 37th First Lady of the United States (born 1912) passed away. 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 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.