Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1942, World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture of Tobruk. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1945, Mitsuru Ushijima, Japanese general (born 1887) passed away. In 1963, Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 61st Yokozuna was born. In 1965, The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 1992, Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2017, Mao Kobayashi, Japanese newscaster and actress (born 1982) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.