Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1699, Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) passed away. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1897, Norbert Elias, German-Dutch sociologist and philosopher (died 1990) was born. In 1899, Michał Kalecki, Polish economist and academic (died 1970) was born. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1940, Joan Busfield, English sociologist, psychologist, and academic was born. In 1945, Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology was born. In 1947, Bruno Latour, French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist (died 2022) was born. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2023, Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.