Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 331, The Council of Ephesus, the third ecumenical council, begins, dealing with Nestorianism. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1889, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) was born. In 1910, Konrad Zuse, German computer scientist and engineer, invented the Z3 computer (died 1995) was born. In 1929, Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) was born. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1950, Zenonas Petrauskas, Lithuanian lawyer and politician (died 2009) was born. In 1980, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) passed away. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2018, Vinnie Paul, American musician (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.