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 1911, Vernon Kirby, South African tennis player (died 1994) was born. In 1931, Ruby Garrard Woodson, American educator and cultural historian (died 2008) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1960, Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist was born. In 1960, Margrit Klinger, German runner was born. In 1987, Danny Green, American basketball player was born. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2015, The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.