Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) was born. In 1915, Thomas Quinn Curtiss, American writer, and film and theatre critic (died 2000) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1943, Brit Hume, American journalist and author was born. In 1951, Brian Cookson, British cyclist and sports administrator was born. In 1984, Dustin Johnson, American golfer was born. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2012, A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.