Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1667, An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1893, Herbert Feis, American historian and author (died 1972) was born. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States. In 1918, Jing Shuping, Chinese businessman (died 2009) was born. In 1933, David McCullough, American historian and author (died 2022) was born. In 1947, Howard Rheingold, American author and critic was born. In 2006, John Money, New Zealand-American psychologist and author (born 1921) passed away. In 2011, Allan W. Eckert, American historian and author (born 1931) passed away. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.