Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1885, Ernst Busch, German field marshal (died 1945) was born. In 1913, Vance Trimble, American journalist and author (died 2021) was born. In 1933, The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4-2. In 1944, Jackie Robinson refuses to move to the back of a bus, leading to a court-martial. In 1957, Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so. In 1962, Todd Bennett, English runner and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1972, Greg Norton, American baseball player and coach was born. In 1978, Adam Busch, American actor, director, and producer was born. In 1990, Justin Schultz, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2013, A 73-car oil train derails in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec and explodes into flames, killing at least 47 people and destroying more than 30 buildings in the town's central area. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.