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 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1909, Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) was born. In 1945, Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology was born. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. In 1959, Michael Kinane, Irish jockey was born. In 1962, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1980, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) passed away. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.