Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, Irish Rebellion of 1798: The British Army defeats Irish rebels at the Battle of Vinegar Hill. In 1860, William Dobinson Halliburton, British physiologist and biochemist (died 1931) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1925, Stanley Moss, American poet, publisher, and art dealer (died 2024) was born. In 1929, An agreement brokered by U.S. Ambassador Dwight Whitney Morrow ends the Cristero War in Mexico. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1952, Patrick Dunleavy, English political scientist and academic was born. In 1967, Yingluck Shinawatra, Thai businesswoman and politician, 28th Prime Minister of Thailand was born. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.