Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 916, Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) was born. In 1856, Henry Rider Haggard, English novelist (died 1925). was born. In 1903, John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) was born. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1964, Dan Brown, American author and academic was born. In 1969, Judy Garland, American actress and singer (born 1922) passed away. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 1997, Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) passed away. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. In 2023, Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump’s newest obsession seems to be over the number 22 - but nobody knows what it means

He has claimed the US destroyed 22 Iranian ships, said he proved 22 economists wrong and said he recently met with 22 medical specialists
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