Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States. In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1863, William Grant Stairs, Canadian-English captain and explorer (died 1892) was born. In 1876, T. J. Ryan, Australian politician, 19th Premier of Queensland (died 1921) was born. In 1885, Dorothea Mackellar, Australian author and poet (died 1968) was born. In 1932, Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, was formed. In 1933, C. Scott Littleton, American anthropologist and academic (died 2010) was born. In 1942, The Australian Federal Government becomes the sole collector of income tax in Australia as State Income Tax is abolished. In 1978, The Northern Territory in Australia is granted self-government. In 1986, Andrew Lee, Australian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.