Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1899, Michał Kalecki, Polish economist and academic (died 1970) was born. In 1903, Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) was born. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1930, Walter Bonatti, Italian journalist and mountaineer (died 2011) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1946, Linda Bond, Canadian 19th General of The Salvation Army was born. In 1949, Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician was born. In 1997, Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Fouad Ajami, Lebanese-American author and academic (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.