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 1813, War of 1812: After learning of American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, Laura Secord sets out on a thirty kilometres (19 mi) journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. In 1894, Bernard Ashmole, English archaeologist and art historian (died 1988) was born. In 1899, Richard Gurley Drew, American engineer, invented Masking tape (died 1980) was born. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1910, John Hunt, Baron Hunt, Indian-English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1998) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1950, Greg Oliphant, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1966, Dean Woods, Australian cyclist was born. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.