Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1819, Johann Georg Tralles discovers the Great Comet of 1819, (C/1819 N1). It is the first comet analyzed using polarimetry, by François Arago. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice formally comes into existence. In 1885, The United States terminates reciprocity and fishery agreement with Canada. In 1952, Steve Shutt, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster was born. In 1967, Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger between the Common Market, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Commission. 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 1991, Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. In 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In 2003, Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong. In 2020, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.