Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe arrive at Roanoke Island. In 1634, The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France (now Quebec, Canada). In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1837, Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool. In 1862, Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels. In 1886, The Canadian Pacific Railway's first scheduled train from Montreal arrives in Port Moody on the Pacific coast, after six days of travel. In 1900, Belinda Dann, Indigenous Australian who was one of the Stolen Generation, reunited with family aged 107 (died 2007) was born. In 1983, Amantle Montsho, Botswanan sprinter was born. In 2006, Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. 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.