Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1633, The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe in the form he presented it in, after heated controversy. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. 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 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1909, Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1953, Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. 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.