Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. 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 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1929, Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) was born. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1949, Brian Leveson, English lawyer and judge 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.