Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1890, Canada and Bermuda are linked by telegraph cable. In 1932, Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, was formed. In 1942, The Australian Federal Government becomes the sole collector of income tax in Australia as State Income Tax is abolished. In 1958, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation links television broadcasting across Canada via microwave. In 1966, The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto. In 1978, The Northern Territory in Australia is granted self-government. In 1984, The PG-13 rating is introduced by the MPAA. In 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. In 2020, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.