Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1189, Henry II, king of England (born 1133) passed away. In 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1919, The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship. In 1922, William Schallert, American actor; president (1979-81) of the Screen Actors Guild (died 2016) was born. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1940, Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. In 1941, Reinhard Roder, German footballer and manager was born. In 1949, Michael Shrieve, American composer, drummer, and percussionist 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 1957, Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.