Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1942, The Australian Federal Government becomes the sole collector of income tax in Australia as State Income Tax is abolished. In 1958, Flooding of Canada's Saint Lawrence Seaway begins. In 1961, Diana, Princess of Wales (died 1997) was born. In 1962, Mokhzani Mahathir, Malaysian businessman was born. In 1963, David Wood, American lawyer and environmentalist (died 2006) was born. 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 1978, The Northern Territory in Australia is granted self-government. In 2003, Storm Reid, American actress was born. In 2009, Mollie Sugden, English actress (born 1922) passed away. In 2014, Bob Jones, English lawyer and politician (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.