Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1835, Thomas W. Knox, American journalist and author (died 1896) was born. In 1843, Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". In 1889, Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo. In 1928, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, Japanese inventor was born. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1948, William Shockley files the original patent for the grown-junction transistor, the first bipolar junction transistor. In 1964, Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian businessman (born 1889) passed away. In 1983, Toyonoshima Daiki, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 1984, Yankuba Ceesay, Gambian footballer was born. In 1995, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposes his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in a bloodless coup d'état. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.