Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States. In 1955, Lisa Scottoline, American lawyer and author was born. In 1957, Lisa Blount, American actress and producer (died 2010) was born. In 1963, ZIP codes are introduced for United States mail. In 1968, The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is signed in Washington, D.C., London and Moscow by sixty-two countries. In 1971, Missy Elliott, American rapper, producer, dancer and actress was born. In 1982, Adrian Ward, American football player was born. In 1997, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-94, a re-flight of the prematurely-ended STS-83 mission with the same crew. In 1999, Forrest Mars Sr., American businessman, creator of M&M's and the Mars chocolate bar (born 1904) passed away. In 2004, Saturn orbit insertion of Cassini-Huygens begins at 01:12 UTC and ends at 02:48 UTC. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.