Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1783, A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. In 1918, Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (died 1993) was born. In 1930, Walter Bonatti, Italian journalist and mountaineer (died 2011) was born. In 1949, Larry Junstrom, American bass player (died 2019) was born. In 1973, Carson Daly, American radio and television host was born. In 1977, Peter Laughner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1952) passed away. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. In 1994, Marnus Labuschagne, South African-Australian cricketer was born. In 2008, Dody Goodman, American actress and dancer (born 1914) passed away. 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.

Up Late: Bird flu is so infectious if a sick seagull farts you get an outbreak

The West Australian

June 22, 2026

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In tonight’s show, as Australia braces itself for a bird flu epidemic, Ben Harvey traces the history of the H1N1 virus and gives an idiot’s guide to how it is transmitted.

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