Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. In 1909, Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) was born. In 1915, Cornelius Warmerdam, American pole vaulter and coach (died 2001) was born. In 1953, Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 1956, Markus Schatte, German footballer, manager, and coach was born. In 1956, Darryl Brohman, Australian rugby league player and sportscaster was born. In 1957, Kevin Bond, English footballer and manager was born. In 1959, Daniel Xuereb, French footballer was born. In 1987, Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer was born. In 1995, Leonid Derbenyov, Russian poet and songwriter (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.