Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1541, Pedro de Alvarado, Spanish general and explorer (born 1495) passed away. In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1826, John Adams, American lawyer and politician, 2nd President of the United States (born 1735) passed away. In 1826, Thomas Jefferson, American architect, lawyer, and politician, 3rd President of the United States (born 1743) passed away. In 1831, Samuel Francis Smith writes "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" for the Boston, Massachusetts July 4 festivities. In 1903, The Philippine-American War is officially concluded. In 1928, Teofisto Guingona Jr., Filipino politician; 11th Vice President of the Philippines was born. In 1946, After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. In 1963, Laureano Márquez, Spanish-Venezuelan political scientist and journalist was born. In 2006, Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.