Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 626, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Taizong of Tang, ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. In 1582, Akechi Mitsuhide, Japanese samurai and warlord (born 1528) passed away. In 1776, American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain, although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4. In 1915, Porfirio Díaz, Mexican general and politician, 29th President of Mexico (born 1830) passed away. In 1918, Indumati Bhattacharya, Indian politician (died 1990) was born. In 1942, Vicente Fox, Mexican businessman and politician, 35th President of Mexico was born. In 1943, Ivi Eenmaa, Estonian politician, 36th Mayor of Tallinn was born. In 1947, Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, English politician, Minister for International Security Strategy was born. In 1997, The Bank of Thailand floats the baht, triggering the Asian financial crisis. In 2015, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Mexican journalist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.