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 1909, Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) was born. In 1929, Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) was born. In 1943, J. Michael Kosterlitz, British-American physicist was born. In 1953, Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster 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 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. 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. In 2022, Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.