Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 465, Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I, Mayan ruler (died 524) was born. In 1316, The Burgundian and Majorcan claimants of the Principality of Achaea meet in the Battle of Manolada. In 1811, The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. In 1813, War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence. In 1829, Ignacio Mariscal, Mexican politician and diplomat, Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Mexico (died 1910) was born. In 1885, Blas Infante, Spanish historian and politician (died 1936) was born. In 1915, The Liberty Bell leaves Philadelphia by special train on its way to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. This is the last trip outside Philadelphia that the custodians of the bell intend to permit. In 1945, Humberto Benítez Treviño, Mexican lawyer and politician, Attorney General of Mexico was born. In 1950, Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan. In 2013, David Cargo, American politician, 22nd Governor of New Mexico (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.