Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe arrive at Roanoke Island. In 1656, John Leake, Royal Navy admiral (died 1720) was born. In 1874, John McPhee, Australian journalist and politician, 27th Premier of Tasmania (died 1952) was born. In 1879, Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee. In 1918, World War I: The Battle of Hamel, a successful attack by the Australian Corps against German positions near the town of Le Hamel on the Western Front. In 1931, Stephen Boyd, Northern Ireland-born American actor (died 1977) was born. In 1985, Kane Tenace, Australian footballer was born. In 1993, Bona Arsenault, Canadian historian, genealogist, and politician (born 1903) passed away. In 2015, Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final. In 2024, The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, wins a landslide majority in the 2024 United Kingdom general election, ending 14 years of Conservative government. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.