Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1625, Samuel Chappuzeau, French scholar (died 1701) was born. In 1743, Louise-Françoise de Bourbon, eldest daughter of King Louis XIV of France (born 1673) passed away. In 1755, French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. In 1760, French and Indian War: Robert Rogers and his Rangers surprise French held Fort Sainte Thérèse on the Richelieu River near Lake Champlain. The fort is raided and burned. In 1815, Battle of Ligny and Battle of Quatre Bras, two days before the Battle of Waterloo. In 1838, Cushman Kellogg Davis, American lieutenant and politician, 7th Governor of Minnesota (died 1900) was born. In 1863, Francisco León de la Barra, Mexican politician and diplomat (died 1939) was born. In 1897, A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. In 1933, The National Industrial Recovery Act is passed in the United States, allowing businesses to avoid antitrust prosecution if they establish voluntary wage, price, and working condition regulations on an industry-wide basis. In 2010, Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.