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 1783, A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. 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 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 1995, Leonid Derbenyov, Russian poet and songwriter (born 1931) passed away. 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 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.