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 1889, Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) was born. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) 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 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1949, Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician was born. In 1950, Zenonas Petrauskas, Lithuanian lawyer and politician (died 2009) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.