Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1305, A peace treaty between the Flemish and the French is signed at Athis-sur-Orge. In 1532, Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye treaty), pledging mutual aid against Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. In 1683, Étienne Fourmont, French orientalist and sinologist (died 1745) was born. In 1758, Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces defeat French troops at Krefeld in Germany. In 1794, Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kyiv. In 1812, War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war. In 1956, The French National Assembly takes the first step in creating the French Community by passing the Loi Cadre, transferring a number of powers from Paris to elected territorial governments in French West Africa. In 1961, The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2016, The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.