Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1828, Lyncoya Jackson, a Muscogee war orphan adopted by Andrew Jackson passed away. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice formally comes into existence. In 1923, The Parliament of Canada suspends all Chinese immigration. In 1942, World War II: First Battle of El Alamein. In 1997, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-94, a re-flight of the prematurely-ended STS-83 mission with the same crew. In 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In 2002, Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a Tupolev Tu-154, and DHL Flight 611, a Boeing 757, collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board both planes. In 2003, Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. In 2020, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.