Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1438, A temporary compromise between the rebellious Transylvanian peasants and the noblemen is signed in Kolozsmonostor Abbey. In 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1912, Molly Yard, American feminist (died 2005) was born. In 1942, Anne Frank and her family go into hiding in the "Secret Annexe" above her father's office in an Amsterdam warehouse. In 1942, Ian Leslie, Indonesian-Australian journalist and television host was born. In 1954, Willie Randolph, American baseball player and manager was born. In 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles. In 1963, George, duke of Mecklenburg (born 1899) passed away. 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 2007, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, American author (born 1939) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.