Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge. In 1911, Joe Hardstaff Jr., English cricketer (died 1990) was born. In 1916, John Kundla, American basketball player and coach (died 2017) was born. In 1920, Paul O'Dea, American baseball player and manager (died 1978) was born. In 1938, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield. In 1973, David Bowie retires his stage persona Ziggy Stardust with the surprise announcement that it is "the last show that we'll ever do" on the last day of the Ziggy Stardust Tour. In 1980, Mazharul Haque, Bangladeshi cricketer (died 2013) was born. In 1983, Edinson Vólquez, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1993, Don Drysdale, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1936) passed away. In 1996, Cole Tucker, American baseball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.