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 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1553, Edward VI, king of England and Ireland (born 1537) passed away. 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 1585, Thomas Aufield, English priest and martyr (born 1552) passed away. In 1758, George Howe, 3rd Viscount Howe, English general and politician (born 1725) passed away. In 1930, Ian Burgess, English racing driver (died 2012) was born. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles. In 1962, Todd Bennett, English runner and coach (died 2013) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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