Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1610, The Battle of Klushino is fought between forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia during the Polish-Russian War. In 1634, The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France (now Quebec, Canada). In 1648, Antoine Daniel, French missionary and saint, one of the eight Canadian Martyrs (born 1601) passed away. In 1940, Pat Stapleton, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2020) was born. In 1947, The "Indian Independence Bill" is presented before the British House of Commons, proposing the independence of the Provinces of British India into two sovereign countries: India and Pakistan. In 1950, David Jensen, Canadian-English radio and television host was born. In 1950, Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. In 1963, Henri Leconte, French tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1993, Bona Arsenault, Canadian historian, genealogist, and politician (born 1903) passed away. In 2005, Cliff Goupille, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.