Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1805, Giuseppe Mazzini, Italian journalist and politician (died 1872). was born. In 1856, Henry Rider Haggard, English novelist (died 1925). was born. In 1873, Filippo Silvestri, Italian entomologist and academic (died 1949) was born. In 1894, Bernard Ashmole, English archaeologist and art historian (died 1988) was born. In 1897, Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (died 1973) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1946, Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic was born. In 1955, Christine Orengo, British academic and educator was born. In 1956, Walter de la Mare, English poet, short story writer and novelist (born 1873) passed away. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.