Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1792, James Beaumont Neilson, Scottish engineer and businessman (died 1865) was born. In 1805, Giuseppe Mazzini, Italian journalist and politician (died 1872). was born. In 1807, In the Chesapeake-Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake. In 1820, James Hutchison Stirling, Scottish physician and philosopher (died 1909). was born. In 1880, Johannes Drost, Dutch swimmer (died 1954) 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 1896, Leonard W. Murray, Canadian admiral (died 1971) was born. In 1910, John Hunt, Baron Hunt, Indian-English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1998) was born. In 1921, Barbara Perry, American actress (died 2019) was born. In 1956, Derek Forbes, Scottish bass player and guitarist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.