Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1959, Suzanne Vega, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.