Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1714, Matthew Henry, Welsh minister and author (born 1662) passed away. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1938, C. J. Dennis, Australian poet and author (born 1876) passed away. In 1940, Monty Noble, Australian cricketer and sportscaster (born 1873) passed away. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1972, Damien Oliver, Australian jockey was born. 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 2013, Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Sydney road tolls to be capped

Brisbane Times

June 22, 2026

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Tolls for Sydney motorists will be cut to 50 per week as part of today's NSW budget.

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