Today in News History
On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 973, Ulrich of Augsburg, German bishop and saint (born 890) passed away. In 993, Ulrich of Augsburg is canonized as a saint. In 1803, The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people. In 1818, US Flag Act of 1818 goes into effect creating a 13 stripe flag with a star for each state. New stars would be added on July 4 after a new state had been admitted. In 1872, Calvin Coolidge, American lawyer and politician, 30th President of the United States (died 1933) was born. In 1892, Western Samoa changes the International Date Line, causing Monday (July 4) to occur twice, resulting in a leap year with 367 days. In 1898, En route from New York to Le Havre, the SS La Bourgogne collides with another ship and sinks off the coast of Sable Island, with the loss of 549 lives. In 1911, A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities. In 1999, Leo Garel, American illustrator and educator (born 1917) passed away. In 2009, The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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