Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. In 1887, Julian Huxley, English biologist and academic (died 1975) was born. In 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1915, Cornelius Warmerdam, American pole vaulter and coach (died 2001) was born. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1940, Joan Busfield, English sociologist, psychologist, and academic was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1962, Bobby Gillespie, Scottish musician and singer-songwriter was born. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.