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 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. 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 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1944, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1948, King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. In 1949, Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician was born. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.