Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain, although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4. In 1821, Charles Tupper, Canadian physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Canada (died 1915) was born. In 1822, Thirty-five slaves, including Denmark Vesey, are hanged in South Carolina after being accused of organizing a slave rebellion. In 1876, Harriet Brooks, Canadian physicist and academic (died 1933) was born. In 1960, Maria Lourdes Sereno, Filipino lawyer and jurist, 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines was born. In 1963, Alicia Patterson, American publisher, co-founded Newsday (born 1906) passed away. In 1964, Civil rights movement: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 meant to prohibit segregation in public places. In 1970, Steve Morrow, Northern Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1988, Marcel Lefebvre and the four bishops he consecrated were excommunicated by the Holy See. In 2019, Lee Iacocca, American automotive executive (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.