Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1253, Mindaugas is crowned King of Lithuania. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1946, George W. Bush, American businessman and politician, 43rd President of the United States was born. In 1947, The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union. In 1980, Eva Green, French actress and model was born. In 1986, David Karp, American businessman, founded Tumblr was born. In 1990, Magaye Gueye, French footballer was born. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2011, Carly Hibberd, Australian road racing cyclist (born 1985) passed away. In 2022, The Georgia Guidestones, a monument in the United States, are heavily damaged in a bombing, and are dismantled later the same day. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.