Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1523, Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels. In 1916, World War I: First day on the Somme: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme 19,000 soldiers of the British Army are killed and 40,000 wounded. In 1919, Malik Dohan al-Hassan, Iraqi politician (died 2021) was born. In 1922, Mordechai Bibi, Israeli politician (died 2023) was born. In 1953, Lawrence Gonzi, Maltese lawyer and politician, 12th Prime Minister of Malta was born. In 1955, Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi, Tongan politician and military officer, Deputy Prime Minister (died 2021) was born. In 1996, William T. Cahill, American lawyer and politician, 46th Governor of New Jersey (born 1904) passed away. 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. In 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In 2003, Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.