Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1575, The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. In 1667, An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. In 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874) passed away. In 1930, Hamish MacInnes, Scottish mountaineer and author (died 2020) was born. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1970, Wayne McCullough, Northern Irish boxer was born. In 1974, Patrick Lalime, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster was born. In 1988, Lukas Rosenthal, German rugby player was born. In 1994, Timothy Cathcart, Northern Irish race car driver (died 2014) was born. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.