Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1918, The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. In 1934, James Bjorken, American physicist, author, and academic was born. In 1940, Esther Rantzen, English journalist was born. In 1943, J. Michael Kosterlitz, British-American physicist was born. In 1943, Brit Hume, American journalist and author was born. In 1953, Cyndi Lauper, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress was born. In 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. 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 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.