Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1714, Matthew Henry, Welsh minister and author (born 1662) passed away. In 1922, British Army Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is killed by the Irish Republican Army helping to spark the Irish Civil War. In 1932, John Wakeham, Baron Wakeham, English businessman and politician, Leader of the House of Lords was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1948, The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. In 1972, Damien Oliver, Australian jockey was born. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 1983, Allar Raja, Estonian rower was born. In 2015, The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Curtain raised on Anzac Hall but large shadow looms
The Australian War Memorial is officially opening its latest spaces but the presence of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will draw attention.
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