Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, French Wars of Religion: Siege of La Rochelle ends. 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 1946, George W. Bush, American businessman and politician, 43rd President of the United States was born. In 1953, Robert Ménard, French politician and former journalist was born. In 1957, Phil Mallow, American politician was born. In 1982, Brandon Jacobs, American football player was born. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 1998, Comethazine, American rapper was born. In 2010, Harvey Fuqua, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1929) passed away. In 2020, Mary Kay Letourneau, American child rapist (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.