Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1754, French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, killed 360 people in the Wyoming Valley massacre. In 1819, The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens. In 1913, Confederate veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913 reenact Pickett's Charge; upon reaching the high-water mark of the Confederacy they are met by the outstretched hands of friendship from Union survivors. In 1939, Coco Laboy, Puerto Rican baseball player was born. In 1944, World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city. In 1967, The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny. In 1988, Winston Reid, New Zealand-Danish footballer was born. In 1989, Danilo Cavalcante, Brazilian convicted murderer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.