Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1699, Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) passed away. In 1714, Matthew Henry, Welsh minister and author (born 1662) passed away. In 1807, In the Chesapeake-Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake. In 1889, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) was born. In 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1980, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) 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.