Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Bill Blass, American fashion designer, founded Bill Blass Group (died 2002) was born. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. 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 1962, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1969, Judy Garland, American actress and singer (born 1922) passed away. In 1978, Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.