Today in News History
On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1684, Peter Gunning, English bishop (born 1614) passed away. In 1802, Daniel Morgan, American general and politician (born 1736) passed away. In 1902, Maria Goretti, Italian martyr and saint (born 1890) passed away. In 1916, Odilon Redon, French painter and illustrator (born 1840) passed away. In 1921, Allan MacEachen, Canadian economist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (died 2017) 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 1962, Peter Hedges, American author, screenwriter, and director was born. In 1978, Adam Busch, American actor, director, and producer was born. In 1988, The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disaster in terms of direct loss of life. In 2003, The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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