Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Anthony Low, Indian-English historian and academic (died 2015) was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1953, Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. 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. 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. In 2014, Fouad Ajami, Lebanese-American author and academic (born 1945) passed away. 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.