Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1813, War of 1812: After learning of American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, Laura Secord sets out on a thirty kilometres (19 mi) journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. 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 1931, Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841) passed away. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1959, Daniel Xuereb, French footballer was born. In 1962, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1964, Dan Brown, American author and academic was born. In 1978, Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.