Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1931, United Airlines begins service (as Boeing Air Transport). In 1957, The International Geophysical Year begins. In 1958, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation links television broadcasting across Canada via microwave. In 1961, Diana, Princess of Wales (died 1997) was born. In 1968, Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO in the United States. In 1968, The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is signed in Washington, D.C., London and Moscow by sixty-two countries. In 2006, The first operation of Qinghai-Tibet Railway is conducted in China. In 2007, Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.