Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1591, Aloysius Gonzaga, Italian saint (born 1568) passed away. In 1864, American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1981, Brandon Flowers, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1986, Assi Rahbani, Lebanese singer-songwriter and producer (born 1923) passed away. In 1992, Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah, Bangladeshi poet, author, and playwright (born 1956) passed away. In 1992, Hussein El Shahat, Egyptian professional footballer was born. In 1998, Al Campanis, American baseball player and manager (born 1916) passed away. In 2001, A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, indicts 13 Saudis and a Lebanese in the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia that killed 19 American servicemen. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Over Hezbollah as Lebanon Snarls Talks

Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

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June 21, 2026

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Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Over Hezbollah as Lebanon Snarls Talks

The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah was supposed to end under President Trump’s deal with Iran.

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