Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1040, Fulk III, Count of Anjou (born 972) passed away. In 1912, Mary McCarthy, American novelist and critic (died 1989) was born. In 1925, Giovanni Spadolini, Italian journalist and politician, 45th Prime Minister of Italy (died 1994) was born. In 1942, World War II: Tobruk falls to Italian and German forces; 33,000 Allied troops are taken prisoner. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa ends when the organized resistance of Imperial Japanese Army forces collapses in the Mabuni area on the southern tip of the main island. In 1970, Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy to date. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1973, In its decision in Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller test for determining whether something is obscene and not protected speech under the U.S. constitution. In 2006, Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially named Nix and Hydra. In 2006, A Yeti Airlines de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter crashes at Jumla Airport in Nepal, killing nine people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.