Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1754, French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, killed 360 people in the Wyoming Valley massacre. In 1849, France invades the Roman Republic and restores the Papal States. In 1863, American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge. In 1863, Little Crow, American tribal leader (born 1810) passed away. In 1913, Confederate veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913 reenact Pickett's Charge; upon reaching the high-water mark of the Confederacy they are met by the outstretched hands of friendship from Union survivors. In 1919, Gerald W. Thomas, American soldier and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1938, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield. In 2010, Abu Daoud, Palestinian terrorist, planned the Munich massacre (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.