Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1553, Peter Street, English carpenter and builder (died 1609) was born. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1766, François-Jean de la Barre, a young French nobleman, is tortured and beheaded before his body is burnt on a pyre along with a copy of Voltaire's Dictionnaire philosophique nailed to his torso for the crime of not saluting a Roman Catholic religious procession in Abbeville, France. In 1884, Allan Pinkerton, Scottish-American detective and spy (born 1819) passed away. In 1918, Ralph Young, American singer and actor (died 2008) was born. In 1925, Farley Granger, American actor (died 2011) was born. In 1940, Craig Brown, Scottish footballer and manager (died 2023) was born. In 1954, Keith Whitley, American singer and guitarist (died 1989) was born. In 1962, Andre Braugher, American actor (died 2023) was born. In 1966, Shawn Burr, Canadian-American ice hockey player (died 2013) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.