Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 975, Gwangjong of Goryeo, Korean king (born 925) passed away. In 1120, Jordan II of Capua is anointed as prince after his infant nephew's death. In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1826, Thomas Jefferson, American architect, lawyer, and politician, 3rd President of the United States (born 1743) passed away. In 1894, The short-lived Republic of Hawaii is proclaimed by Sanford B. Dole. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913. In 1946, After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. In 1960, Due to the post-Independence Day admission of Hawaii as the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959, the 50-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, almost ten and a half months later (see Flag Acts (United States)). In 2006, Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. In 2009, The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.