Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 936, Xu Ji, Chinese official and chancellor passed away. In 1803, The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the Electorate of Hanover (which had been ruled by the British king). In 1945, The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party. In 1971, The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally certified by President Richard Nixon. In 1973, Juvénal Habyarimana seizes power over Rwanda in a coup d'état. In 1995, Armenia adopts its constitution, four years after its independence from the Soviet Union. In 1999, U.S. President Bill Clinton imposes trade and economic sanctions against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. In 2004, The first direct Indonesian presidential election is held. In 2013, David Cargo, American politician, 22nd Governor of New Mexico (born 1929) passed away. In 2022, British government ministers Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak resign from the second Johnson ministry, beginning the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.