Today in News History

On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1950, Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. In 1953, Don Dokken, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1965, Paul Jarvis, English cricketer was born. In 1971, Matthew Good, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1987, Vincent van Gogh's painting, the Le Pont de Trinquetaille, is bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England. In 2007, Fred Saberhagen, American soldier and author (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Floyd Temple, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.