Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1593, Battle of Sisak: Allied Christian troops defeat the Ottomans. In 1898, Erich Maria Remarque, German-Swiss soldier and author (died 1970) was born. In 1913, Sándor Weöres, Hungarian poet and author (died 1989) was born. 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 1940, Joan Busfield, English sociologist, psychologist, and academic was born. 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 1951, Humphrey Ocean, English painter and academic was born. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.