Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signaling an end to his last invasion of the North. In 1900, Belinda Dann, Indigenous Australian who was one of the Stolen Generation, reunited with family aged 107 (died 2007) was born. In 1900, Nellie Mae Rowe, American folk artist (died 1982) was born. In 1910, Gloria Stuart, American actress (died 2010) was born. In 1918, Pauline Phillips, American journalist and radio host, created Dear Abby (died 2013) was born. In 1918, Eppie Lederer, American journalist and radio host (died 2002) was born. In 1928, Shan Ratnam, Sri Lankan physician and academic (died 2001) was born. In 1934, Yvonne B. Miller, American academic and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1971, August Derleth, American anthologist and author (born 1909) passed away. In 2008, A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.