Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1944, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. In 1945, Isamu Chō, Japanese general (born 1895) passed away. In 1947, Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) was born. In 1948, James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss, Scottish businessman was born. In 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. 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 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.