Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1287, Narathihapate, Burmese king (born 1238) passed away. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1828, Lyncoya Jackson, a Muscogee war orphan adopted by Andrew Jackson passed away. In 1879, Charles Taze Russell publishes the first edition of the religious magazine The Watchtower. In 1967, Pamela Anderson, Canadian-American model and actress was born. In 1968, The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is signed in Washington, D.C., London and Moscow by sixty-two countries. In 1971, Missy Elliott, American rapper, producer, dancer and actress was born. In 1971, Julianne Nicholson, American actress was born. In 1977, Liv Tyler, American actress was born. In 1984, The PG-13 rating is introduced by the MPAA. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.