Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1909, Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) was born. In 1931, Ruby Garrard Woodson, American educator and cultural historian (died 2008) was born. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1951, Craig Gruber, American bass player (died 2015) was born. In 1957, Garry Gary Beers, Australian bass player, songwriter, and producer was born. In 1960, Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist 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. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.