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 1915, Cornelius Warmerdam, American pole vaulter and coach (died 2001) was born. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) 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 1968, Darrell Armstrong, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1978, Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.