Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1877, Rinaldo Cuneo, American artist ("the painter of San Francisco") (died 1939) was born. In 1917, Leonard J. Arrington, American author and academic, founded the Mormon History Association (died 1999) was born. In 1929, Imelda Marcos, Filipino politician; 10th First Lady of the Philippines was born. In 1932, Dave Thomas, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Wendy's (died 2002) was born. In 1952, Sylvia Rivera, American transgender rights activist (died 2002) was born. In 1962, The first Walmart store, then known as Wal-Mart, opens for business in Rogers, Arkansas. In 1963, Alicia Patterson, American publisher, co-founded Newsday (born 1906) passed away. In 1987, Esteban Granero, Spanish footballer was born. In 2012, Angelo Mangiarotti, Italian architect and academic (born 1921) passed away. In 2020, Ángela Jeria, Chilean archaeologist (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.