Today in News History

On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. In 1683, William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. In 1713, The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1794, Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kyiv. In 1812, War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war. In 1938, The Civil Aeronautics Act is signed into law, forming the Civil Aeronautics Authority in the United States. In 1985, A terrorist bomb explodes at Narita International Airport near Tokyo, killing two and injuring four. An hour later, the same group detonates a second bomb aboard Air India Flight 182, bringing the Boeing 747 down off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard. In 1995, Roger Grimsby, American journalist (born 1928) passed away. In 2012, Alan McDonald, Northern Ireland footballer and manager (born 1963) passed away. In 2016, The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.