Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1910, John Hunt, Baron Hunt, Indian-English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1998) was born. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1930, Walter Bonatti, Italian journalist and mountaineer (died 2011) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1951, Craig Gruber, American bass player (died 2015) was born. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) was born. In 1974, Jo Cox, British politician (died 2016) was born. In 1979, Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) passed away. In 2012, A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.