Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1534, Jacques Cartier makes his first contact with aboriginal peoples in what is now Canada. In 1807, The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1930, Hamish MacInnes, Scottish mountaineer and author (died 2020) was born. In 1971, Claude Gauvreau, Canadian poet and playwright (born 1925) passed away. In 1978, The Solomon Islands becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1983, Justin Davies, Australian footballer was born. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. In 2024, Jane McAlevey, American labor organizer and author (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.