Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 324, Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. In 896, Dong Chang, Chinese warlord passed away. In 987, Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792. In 1642, Marie de' Medici, French queen consort and regent (born 1573) passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge. In 1938, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield. In 1952, The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the United States Congress. In 1987, Sebastian Vettel, German race car driver was born. In 1988, The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. In 2012, Sergio Pininfarina, Italian engineer and politician (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.