Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1701, Mary, Countess of Harold, English aristocrat and philanthropist (died 1785) was born. In 1785, William Hooker, English botanist and academic (died 1865) was born. In 1813, Granville Sharp, English activist (born 1735) passed away. In 1897, Richard Krautheimer, German-American historian and scholar (died 1994) was born. In 1913, Vance Trimble, American journalist and author (died 2021) was born. In 1919, The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1939, Mary Peters, English-Irish pentathlete and shot putter was born. In 1941, David Crystal, British linguist, author, and academic was born. In 1962, Todd Bennett, English runner and coach (died 2013) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.