Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 331, The Council of Ephesus, the third ecumenical council, begins, dealing with Nestorianism. In 813, Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. In 1017, Leo Passianos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1834, William Chester Minor, American surgeon and linguist (died 1920) was born. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1873, Filippo Silvestri, Italian entomologist and academic (died 1949) was born. In 1891, Franz Alexander, Hungarian psychoanalyst and physician (died 1964) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. 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.