Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe arrive at Roanoke Island. In 1774, Orangetown Resolutions are adopted in the Province of New York, one of many protests against the British Parliament's Coercive Acts. In 1898, En route from New York to Le Havre, the SS La Bourgogne collides with another ship and sinks off the coast of Sable Island, with the loss of 549 lives. In 1980, Kwame Steede, Bermudan footballer was born. In 1982, Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. In 1983, Amol Rajan, Indian-English journalist was born. 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. In 2009, Lasse Strömstedt, Swedish author and actor (born 1935) passed away. In 2013, Jack Crompton, English footballer and manager (born 1921) passed away. In 2013, Onllwyn Brace, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.