Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1685, Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. Troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth. In 1777, American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga: After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. In 1809, The second day of the Battle of Wagram; France defeats the Austrian army in the largest battle to date of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1925, Gazi Yaşargil, Turkish neurosurgeon and academic was born. In 1962, Todd Bennett, English runner and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1964, Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. In 1998, Comethazine, American rapper was born. In 2013, At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria. In 2022, The Georgia Guidestones, a monument in the United States, are heavily damaged in a bombing, and are dismantled later the same day. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.