Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1484, Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão finds the mouth of the Congo River. In 1560, The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. In 1685, Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. Troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth. In 1758, George Howe, 3rd Viscount Howe, English general and politician (born 1725) passed away. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1939, Bruce Hunter, American swimmer (died 2018) was born. In 1940, Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. In 1982, Misty Upham, American actress (died 2014) was born. In 2022, The Georgia Guidestones, a monument in the United States, are heavily damaged in a bombing, and are dismantled later the same day. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.