Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1431, The Battle of La Higueruela takes place in Granada, leading to a modest advance of the Kingdom of Castile during the Reconquista. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1690, War of the Grand Alliance: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch army at the battle of Fleurus. In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1863, William Grant Stairs, Canadian-English captain and explorer (died 1892) was born. In 1942, World War II: First Battle of El Alamein. In 1946, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1965, Robert Ruark, American journalist and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1990, German reunification: East Germany accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency, thus uniting the economies of East and West Germany. In 1991, Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.