Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1495, First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League. In 1560, The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. In 1937, Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. In 1939, Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. In 1944, Jackie Robinson refuses to move to the back of a bus, leading to a court-martial. In 1964, Claude V. Ricketts, American admiral (born 1906) passed away. In 1967, Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. In 1995, In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2006, The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.