Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1557, King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again. In 1560, The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. In 1883, Godfrey Huggins, Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (died 1971) was born. In 1909, Eric Reece, Australian politician, 32nd Premier of Tasmania (died 1999) was born. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1947, Referendum held in Sylhet to decide its fate in the Partition of India. In 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles. In 1964, Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. In 1987, Sophie Auster, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1987, Elli Stenberg, Finnish politician (born 1903) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.