Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1762, Catherine the Great becomes Empress of Russia following the coup against her husband, Peter III. In 1793, The Act Against Slavery in Upper Canada bans the importation of slaves and will free those who are born into slavery after the passage of the Act at 25 years of age. In 1807, The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1868, The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law. In 1875, The Herzegovina Uprising against Ottoman rule begins, which would last until 1878 and have far-reaching implications throughout the Balkans. In 1917, Krystyna Dańko, Polish orphan, survivor of Holocaust (died 2019) was born. In 1930, Patricia Newcomb, American publicist was born. In 1955, Lindsey Graham, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1955, The Russell-Einstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear warfare. In 1993, The Parliament of Canada passes the Nunavut Act leading to the 1999 creation of Nunavut, dividing the Northwest Territories into arctic (Inuit) and sub-arctic (Dene) lands based on a plebiscite. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.