Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 836, Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed. In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1903, The Philippine-American War is officially concluded. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913. In 1943, Geraldo Rivera, American lawyer, journalist, and author was born. In 1982, Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. In 2004, The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. In 2006, Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. In 2009, The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. In 2012, The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.