Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1876, T. J. Ryan, Australian politician, 19th Premier of Queensland (died 1921) was born. In 1878, Canada joins the Universal Postal Union. In 1890, Canada and Bermuda are linked by telegraph cable. In 1922, The Great Railroad Strike of 1922 begins in the United States. In 1932, Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, was formed. In 1942, The Australian Federal Government becomes the sole collector of income tax in Australia as State Income Tax is abolished. In 1968, Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO in the United States. In 2006, The first operation of Qinghai-Tibet Railway is conducted in China. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.