Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1879, Thibaudeau Rinfret, Canadian lawyer and jurist, 9th Chief Justice of Canada (died 1962) was born. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1944, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. In 1964, Dan Brown, American 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 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.