Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1757, George Vancouver, English lieutenant and explorer (died 1798). was born. In 1767, Wilhelm von Humboldt, German philosopher, academic, and politician, Interior Minister of Prussia (died 1835). was born. In 1845, Richard Seddon, English-New Zealand politician, 15th Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1906) was born. In 1889, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) was born. In 1896, Leonard W. Murray, Canadian admiral (died 1971) 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 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. 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 1962, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1980, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.