Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1415, Jan Hus is condemned by the assembly of the council in the Konstanz Cathedral as a heretic and sentenced to be burned at the stake. In 1890, Dhan Gopal Mukerji, Indian-American author and scholar (died 1936) was born. In 1899, Susannah Mushatt Jones, American supercentarian (died 2016) was born. In 1909, Eric Reece, Australian politician, 32nd Premier of Tasmania (died 1999) was born. In 1912, Molly Yard, American feminist (died 2005) was born. In 1919, Ray Dowker, New Zealand cricketer (died 2004) was born. 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 1962, Todd Bennett, English runner and coach (died 2013) 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 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.