Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1411, Ming China's Admiral Zheng He returns to Nanjing after the third treasure voyage and presents the Sinhalese king, captured during the Ming-Kotte War, to the Yongle Emperor. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. In 1916, Odilon Redon, French painter and illustrator (born 1840) passed away. In 1919, The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship. In 1925, Gazi Yaşargil, Turkish neurosurgeon and academic was born. In 1937, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Russian-Icelandic pianist and conductor was born. In 1962, As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place. 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 2006, The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years. In 2022, The Georgia Guidestones, a monument in the United States, are heavily damaged in a bombing, and are dismantled later the same day. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.