Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1947, Octavia E. Butler, American author (died 2006) was born. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. In 1989, Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer was born. In 1994, Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2012, A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ebola cases in Congo surpass 1,000 with 254 people dead, authorities say
The Ebola outbreak was caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus which has no vaccines or treatment
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