Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 813, Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. In 1807, In the Chesapeake-Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1893, The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. In 1930, Yuri Artyukhin, Russian colonel, engineer, and astronaut (died 1998) was born. In 1932, Yevgeny Kychanov, Russian orientalist, historian, and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 1995, Leonid Derbenyov, Russian poet and songwriter (born 1931) passed away. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Egyptian sailor killed after Moscow strikes foreign cargo ships in Black Sea, says Kyiv

The Independent

June 22, 2026

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Egyptian sailor killed after Moscow strikes foreign cargo ships in Black Sea, says Kyiv

Three vessels under the Panamanian, Belize and Palau flags all came under fire from Russia, Kyiv said

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