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 1807, In the Chesapeake-Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake. 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 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1920, James H. Pomerene, American computer scientist and engineer (died 2008) was born. In 1937, Chris Blackwell, English record producer, co-founded Island Records was born. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1953, Wim Eijk, Dutch cardinal was born. In 1964, Cadillac Anderson, American basketball player was born. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.