Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 916, Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) was born. 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 1930, Walter Bonatti, Italian journalist and mountaineer (died 2011) was born. In 1940, Esther Rantzen, English journalist was born. In 1941, Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1956, Walter de la Mare, English poet, short story writer and novelist (born 1873) passed away. In 1965, The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. In 1969, Judy Garland, American actress and singer (born 1922) passed away. In 1973, Carson Daly, American radio and television host was born. In 1984, Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.