Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1813, War of 1812: After learning of American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, Laura Secord sets out on a thirty kilometres (19 mi) journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1926, Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (died 2014) was born. In 1927, Anthony Low, Indian-English historian and academic (died 2015) was born. In 1931, Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841) passed away. In 1947, Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) was born. In 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. In 2014, Fouad Ajami, Lebanese-American author and academic (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.