Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1699, Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) passed away. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1934, James Bjorken, American physicist, author, and academic was born. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. 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 1948, King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2014, Rama Narayanan, Indian director and producer (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.