Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 331, The Council of Ephesus, the third ecumenical council, begins, dealing with Nestorianism. In 1632, James Whitelocke, English judge and politician, Chief Justice of Chester (born 1570) passed away. In 1839, Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. In 1888, Harold Hitz Burton, American lawyer and politician, 45th Mayor of Cleveland (died 1964) was born. In 1897, British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst are assassinated in Pune, Maharashtra, India by the Chapekar brothers and Mahadeo Vinayak Ranade, who are later caught and hanged. In 1905, Francis Lubbock, American colonel and politician, 9th Governor of Texas (born 1815) passed away. In 1948, King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. In 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. In 1962, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.