Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Three thousand eight hundred striking steelworkers engage in a day-long battle with Pinkerton agents during the Homestead Strike, leaving ten dead and dozens wounded. In 1912, Molly Yard, American feminist (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Nancy Reagan, American actress and activist, 42nd First Lady of the United States (died 2016) was born. In 1944, Jackie Robinson refuses to move to the back of a bus, leading to a court-martial. In 1952, Hilary Mantel, English author and critic (died 2022) was born. In 1987, Manteo Mitchell, American runner was born. In 1989, The Tel Aviv-Jerusalem bus 405 suicide attack: Sixteen bus passengers are killed when a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad took control of the bus and drove it over a cliff. 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 2011, Carly Hibberd, Australian road racing cyclist (born 1985) passed away. In 2020, Mary Kay Letourneau, American child rapist (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.