Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1713, The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1894, The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne in Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1919, Mohamed Boudiaf, Algerian politician, President of Algeria (died 1992) was born. In 1930, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny, former First Lady of Ivory Coast was born. In 1951, The ocean liner SS United States is christened and launched. In 1956, The French National Assembly takes the first step in creating the French Community by passing the Loi Cadre, transferring a number of powers from Paris to elected territorial governments in French West Africa. In 1961, The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force. In 1985, Marcel Reece, American football player was born. In 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog is released in North America on the Sega Genesis platform, beginning the popular video game franchise. In 2014, Euros Lewis, Welsh cricketer (born 1942) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.