Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, William Irvine, Irish-Australian politician, 21st Premier of Victoria (died 1943) was born. In 1885, Ernst Busch, German field marshal (died 1945) was born. In 1892, Three thousand eight hundred striking steelworkers engage in a day-long battle with Pinkerton agents during the Homestead Strike, leaving ten dead and dozens wounded. In 1912, Molly Yard, American feminist (died 2005) was born. In 1937, Michael Sata, Zambian police officer and politician, 5th President of Zambia (died 2014) was born. In 1944, Gunhild Hoffmeister, German runner was born. In 1981, Roman Shirokov, Russian footballer was born. 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 2014, Alan J. Dixon, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 34th Illinois Secretary of State (born 1927) passed away. In 2021, An Antonov An-26 operating as Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 crashes on approach to Palana Airport, killing all 28 aboard. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.