Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 916, Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) was born. In 1017, Leo Passianos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1947, Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) was born. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 1984, Rubén Iván Martínez, Spanish footballer was born. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2015, The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.