Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1819, The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens. In 1863, American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge. In 1921, Flor María Chalbaud, First Lady of Venezuela (died 2013) was born. In 1938, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield. In 1970, Audra McDonald, American actress and singer was born. In 1970, The Troubles: The "Falls Curfew" begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1989, Elle King, American singer, songwriter, and actress was born. In 1997, T. J. Hockenson, American football player was born. In 1998, Kim Dong-han, South Korean singer was born. In 2015, Diana Douglas, British-American actress (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.