Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1777, American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1831, Jane Elizabeth Conklin, American poet and religious writer (died 1914) was born. In 1834, In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. In 1859, Rettamalai Srinivasan, Indian politician (died 1945) was born. In 1865, Four conspirators in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are hanged. In 1947, Howard Rheingold, American author and critic was born. In 1963, Buddhist crisis: Police commanded by Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and chief political adviser of South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem, attacked a group of American journalists who were covering a protest. In 2011, Allan W. Eckert, American historian and author (born 1931) passed away. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.