Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, War of the Grand Alliance: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch army at the battle of Fleurus. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1879, Léon Jouhaux, French union leader, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1954) was born. In 1914, Bernard B. Wolfe, American politician (died 2016) was born. In 1922, Mordechai Bibi, Israeli politician (died 2023) was born. In 1989, Daniel Ricciardo, Australian race car driver was born. In 1995, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, Belgian footballer was born. In 1997, China resumes sovereignty over the city-state of Hong Kong, ending 156 years of British colonial rule. The handover ceremony is attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Charles, Prince of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. In 2005, Gus Bodnar, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1923) passed away. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.