Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1868, Heber C. Kimball, American religious leader (born 1801) passed away. In 1905, Francis Lubbock, American colonel and politician, 9th Governor of Texas (born 1815) passed away. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1964, Dan Brown, American author and academic was born. In 1973, Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir, Icelandic politician was born. In 1973, Carson Daly, American radio and television host was born. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 1979, Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.