Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1738, Jacques Delille, French poet and translator (died 1813). was born. In 1774, The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1931, Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841) passed away. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1956, Alfons De Wolf, Belgian cyclist was born. 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. In 1979, Thomas Voeckler, French cyclist was born. In 1994, Sebastien Haller, French footballer was born. In 1997, Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.