Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. In 1917, World War I: Russia launches an offensive against Austria-Hungary to capture Galicia, its final offensive of the war. In 1957, The International Geophysical Year begins. In 1958, Flooding of Canada's Saint Lawrence Seaway begins. In 1982, Joachim Johansson, Swedish tennis player was born. In 1987, The American radio station WFAN in New York City is launched as the world's first all-sports radio station. In 1990, German reunification: East Germany accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency, thus uniting the economies of East and West Germany. In 1991, Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. In 2002, Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a Tupolev Tu-154, and DHL Flight 611, a Boeing 757, collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board both planes. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.