Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1839, Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. In 1920, James H. Pomerene, American computer scientist and engineer (died 2008) was born. In 1922, Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (died 1995) was born. In 1924, Larkin Kerwin, Canadian physicist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1934, James Bjorken, American physicist, author, and academic 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 2004, Mattie Stepanek, American poet and author (born 1990) passed away. In 2017, Quett Masire, Botswanan politician (born 1926) passed away. In 2022, Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.