Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 887, Wang Chongrong, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1909, Eric Reece, Australian politician, 32nd Premier of Tasmania (died 1999) was born. In 1940, Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. In 1946, Peter Singer, Australian philosopher and academic was born. In 1947, The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union. In 1951, Geoffrey Rush, Australian actor and producer was born. In 1967, Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. In 2003, The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively. In 2006, The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years. In 2013, Lo Hsing Han, Burmese businessman, co-founded Asia World (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.