Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1560, The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. In 1573, Córdoba, Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. In 1921, Allan MacEachen, Canadian economist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (died 2017) was born. In 1937, Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. In 1937, Bessie Head, Botswanan writer (died 1986) was born. In 1944, The Hartford circus fire, one of America's worst fire disasters, kills approximately 168 people and injures over 700 in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1964, Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. In 2013, At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.