Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1908, Friedrich Traun, German sprinter and tennis player (born 1876) passed away. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1925, Charles Chaynes, French composer (died 2016) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1990, Mona Barthel, German tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.