Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1885, The United States terminates reciprocity and fishery agreement with Canada. In 1909, Emmett Toppino, American sprinter (died 1971) was born. In 1922, The Great Railroad Strike of 1922 begins in the United States. In 1931, United Airlines begins service (as Boeing Air Transport). In 1959, Specific values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound and derived units (e.g. inch, mile and ounce) are adopted after agreement between the US, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. In 1968, Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO in the United States. In 1975, Sean Colson, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1990, German reunification: East Germany accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency, thus uniting the economies of East and West Germany. In 2002, Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a Tupolev Tu-154, and DHL Flight 611, a Boeing 757, collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board both planes. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.