Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1569, Union of Lublin: The Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania confirm a real union; the united country is called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth or the Republic of Both Nations. In 1863, Slavery was abolished in the Dutch colony of Surinam, a date now celebrated as Ketikoti in independent Suriname. In 1878, Canada joins the Universal Postal Union. In 1885, The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold II of Belgium. In 1932, Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, was formed. In 1942, The Australian Federal Government becomes the sole collector of income tax in Australia as State Income Tax is abolished. In 1953, Lawrence Gonzi, Maltese lawyer and politician, 12th Prime Minister of Malta was born. In 1955, Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi, Tongan politician and military officer, Deputy Prime Minister (died 2021) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.