Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1879, Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee. In 1900, Belinda Dann, Indigenous Australian who was one of the Stolen Generation, reunited with family aged 107 (died 2007) was born. In 1911, Bruce Hamilton, Australian public servant (died 1989) was born. In 1918, World War I: The Battle of Hamel, a successful attack by the Australian Corps against German positions near the town of Le Hamel on the Western Front. In 1951, John Alexander, Australian tennis player and politician was born. In 1982, Jeff Lima, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 1990, Jake Gardiner, American ice hockey player was born. In 2004, The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. In 2013, Onllwyn Brace, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.