Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1777, American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga: After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. In 1919, The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship. In 1946, George W. Bush, American businessman and politician, 43rd President of the United States was born. In 1947, Roy Señeres, Filipino diplomat and politician (died 2016) was born. In 1978, Babe Paley, American socialite and fashion style icon (born 1915) passed away. In 1982, Brandon Jacobs, American football player was born. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 1998, Roy Rogers, American cowboy, actor, and singer (born 1911) passed away. 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.