Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1823, The five Central American nations of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica declare independence from the First Mexican Empire after being annexed the year prior. 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 1867, The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into confederation to create the modern nation of Canada. John A. Macdonald is sworn in as the first Prime Minister of Canada. This date is commemorated annually in Canada as Canada Day, a national holiday. In 1885, The United States terminates reciprocity and fishery agreement with Canada. In 1906, Estée Lauder, American businesswoman, co-founder of Estée Lauder Companies (died 2004) was born. In 1972, The first Gay pride march in England takes place. In 1980, "O Canada" officially becomes the national anthem of Canada. In 2024, At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment solder was entombed in the memorial at this ceremony. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.