Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1933, Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) passed away. In 1951, Brian Cookson, British cyclist and sports administrator was born. In 1956, Alfons De Wolf, Belgian cyclist was born. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) was born. In 1972, Damien Oliver, Australian jockey was born. In 1979, Thomas Voeckler, French cyclist was born. In 1979, Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) passed away. 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. 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.