Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1807, In the Chesapeake-Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1939, Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017) was born. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1968, Darrell Armstrong, American basketball player and coach 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 1971, Kurt Warner, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Champ Bailey, American football player was born. 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.