Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 910, The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army near the Rednitz River, killing its leader Gebhard, Duke of Lotharingia (Lorraine). In 1839, Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. In 1915, Thomas Quinn Curtiss, American writer, and film and theatre critic (died 2000) was born. In 1922, British Army Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is killed by the Irish Republican Army helping to spark the Irish Civil War. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1956, Darryl Brohman, Australian rugby league player and sportscaster was born. In 1959, Michael Kinane, Irish jockey was born. In 1971, Gary Connolly, English rugby player was born. In 1985, Thomas Leuluai, New Zealand rugby league player was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.