Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1913, Sándor Weöres, Hungarian poet and author (died 1989) was born. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1950, Tom Alter, Indian actor (died 2017) was born. In 1969, Judy Garland, American actress and singer (born 1922) passed away. In 1988, Dennis Day, American singer and actor (born 1916) passed away. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. 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 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. 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.