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 1218, Odo III, duke of Burgundy (born 1166) passed away. In 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1557, King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again. In 1560, The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. In 1701, Mary, Countess of Harold, English aristocrat and philanthropist (died 1785) was born. In 1868, Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom (died 1935) 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 1963, George, duke of Mecklenburg (born 1899) passed away. In 1964, Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.