Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017) was born. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1956, Markus Schatte, German footballer, manager, and coach was born. In 1957, Garry Gary Beers, Australian bass player, songwriter, and producer was born. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1971, Kurt Warner, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Champ Bailey, American football player was born. In 1979, Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. In 1992, Harry Reid, British actor was born. In 2008, Dody Goodman, American actress and dancer (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.