Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1575, The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. In 1585, The Treaty of Nemours abolishes tolerance to Protestants in France. In 1776, Jeremiah Markland, English scholar and academic (born 1693) passed away. In 1900, Earle E. Partridge, American general (died 1990) was born. In 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874) passed away. In 1944, Glenys Kinnock, English educator and politician (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Ian Wilmut, English-Scottish embryologist and academic (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Francis Browne, Irish priest and photographer (born 1880) passed away. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.