Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 662, Rui Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (died 716) was born. In 1017, Leo Passianos, Byzantine general passed away. 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 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1942, World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture of Tobruk. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. In 1965, The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. 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.