Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1843, John Downer, Australian politician, 16th Premier of South Australia (died 1915) was born. In 1858, William Irvine, Irish-Australian politician, 21st Premier of Victoria (died 1943) was born. In 1919, Edward Kenna, Australian Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross (died 2009) 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 1962, As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. 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.