Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1888, Harold Hitz Burton, American lawyer and politician, 45th Mayor of Cleveland (died 1964) was born. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1949, Brian Leveson, English lawyer and judge 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 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. In 2023, Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.