Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1893, The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. In 1906, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) was born. In 1909, Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) was born. In 1910, Anne Ziegler, English singer (died 2003) was born. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1946, Linda Bond, Canadian 19th General of The Salvation Army was born. In 1949, Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician was born. In 1979, Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.