Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1819, The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens. In 1849, France invades the Roman Republic and restores the Papal States. In 1913, Confederate veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913 reenact Pickett's Charge; upon reaching the high-water mark of the Confederacy they are met by the outstretched hands of friendship from Union survivors. In 1916, Hetty Green, American businesswoman and financier (born 1834) passed away. In 1919, Gerald W. Thomas, American soldier and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1924, S. R. Nathan, 6th President of Singapore (died 2016) was born. In 1932, Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (died 2014) was born. In 1947, Dave Barry, American journalist and author was born. In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul. In 1997, T. J. Hockenson, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.