Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1855, Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States. In 1867, The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into confederation to create the modern nation of Canada. John A. Macdonald is sworn in as the first Prime Minister of Canada. This date is commemorated annually in Canada as Canada Day, a national holiday. In 1885, The United States terminates reciprocity and fishery agreement with Canada. In 1922, The Great Railroad Strike of 1922 begins in the United States. In 1923, The Parliament of Canada suspends all Chinese immigration. In 1957, The International Geophysical Year begins. In 1963, David Wood, American lawyer and environmentalist (died 2006) was born. In 1968, Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO in the United States. In 1991, Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.