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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -207 BC, Hasdrubal Barca, Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War (born 245 BC) passed away. In 1757, George Vancouver, English lieutenant and explorer (died 1798). 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 1948, The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. In 1953, Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 1964, Havank, Dutch journalist and author (born 1904) passed away. In 1978, Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

First hantavirus cruise ship passengers released from Perth quarantine

The West Australian

June 22, 2026

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First hantavirus cruise ship passengers released from Perth quarantine

Five Australians and one New Zealander were holed up in the quarantine facility for 42 days after being on-board a cruise ship exposed to the deadly hantavirus.

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