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 1933, Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) passed away. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) 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 1978, Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) was born. In 1979, Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) passed away. In 1987, Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer was born. In 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. In 2013, Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.