Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1298, The Battle of Göllheim is fought between Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau-Weilburg. In 1494, The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain. In 1645, Battle of Alford: Wars of the Three Kingdoms. In 1823, Bahia Independence Day: The end of Portuguese rule in Brazil, with the final defeat of the Portuguese crown loyalists in the province of Bahia. In 1900, Jean Sibelius' Finlandia receives its première performance in Helsinki with the Helsinki Philharmonic Society conducted by Robert Kajanus. In 1914, Ethelreda Leopold, American actress (died 1988) was born. In 1934, The Night of the Long Knives ends after three days of killings. In 1976, Krisztián Lisztes, Hungarian footballer was born. In 2005, The Live 8 benefit concerts takes place in the G8 states and in South Africa. More than 1,000 musicians perform and are broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks. In 2012, Maurice Chevit, French actor and screenwriter (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.