Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1644, English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor. In 1723, Bach's Magnificat is first performed. In 1724, On the Feast of the Visitation, Bach leads the first performance of his Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, the fifth cantata of his chorale cantata cycle. In 1822, Thirty-five slaves, including Denmark Vesey, are hanged in South Carolina after being accused of organizing a slave rebellion. In 1881, Charles J. Guiteau shoots and fatally wounds U.S. President James A. Garfield (who will die of complications from his wounds on September 19). In 1903, Olav V of Norway (died 1991) was born. In 1970, Derrick Adkins, American hurdler was born. In 1977, Deniz Barış, Turkish footballer was born. In 1994, Derrick White, American basketball player was born. In 2015, Ronald Davison, New Zealand lawyer and judge, 10th Chief Justice of New Zealand (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.