Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 321, Valentinian I, Roman emperor (died 375) was born. In 710, Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (born 656) passed away. In 1035, William the Conqueror becomes the Duke of Normandy, reigning until 1087. In 1442, Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado of Japan (died 1500) was born. In 1503, Pierre d'Aubusson, Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (born 1423) passed away. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, killed 360 people in the Wyoming Valley massacre. In 1852, Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco. In 1890, Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state. In 1933, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian educator and politician, 19th President of Argentina (born 1852) passed away. In 1988, United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
As the US marks its 250th birthday, it operates an empire in all but name

There will be parades and speeches, fireworks and barbecues, and a healthy dose of patriotism. This Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of their country’s independence from the British empire. Many remain unaware of when their continental republic became an empire of its own. Neither will many of them know that at the turn of the 20th century, the founding principle of the Declaration of Independence was betrayed, despite impassioned opposition from some of the most...
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