Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1680, Ebenezer Erskine, Scottish minister and theologian (died 1754). was born. In 1921, Barbara Perry, American actress (died 2019) was born. In 1946, Eliades Ochoa, Cuban singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1960, Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist was born. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. 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 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. In 2015, The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. 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.
Florida officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ has been emptied because a hurricane could level the facility
The center, located in the heart of the Everglades, faced immediate controversy when it opened last summer
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