Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1713, John Sackville, English cricketer and politician (died 1765) was born. In 1897, Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (died 1973) was born. In 1903, Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1933, Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) passed away. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) 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. In 2013, Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.