Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1782, Raid on Lunenburg: American privateers attack the British settlement of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. In 1885, The United States terminates reciprocity and fishery agreement with Canada. In 1898, Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. In 1911, Germany dispatches the gunboat SMS Panther to Morocco, sparking the Agadir Crisis. In 1917, World War I: Russia launches an offensive against Austria-Hungary to capture Galicia, its final offensive of the war. In 1942, World War II: First Battle of El Alamein. In 1958, Jack Dyer Crouch II, American diplomat, United States Deputy National Security Advisor was born. In 1959, Specific values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound and derived units (e.g. inch, mile and ounce) are adopted after agreement between the US, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. 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 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.