Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. In 1834, William Chester Minor, American surgeon and linguist (died 1920) was born. In 1839, Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Radovan Ivšić, Croatian writer (died 2009) was born. In 1941, Terttu Savola, Finnish journalist and politician was born. In 1948, The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. In 1957, Michael Stratton, English geneticist and academic was born. In 1964, Dan Brown, American author and academic was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.