Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1535, Thomas More, English lawyer and politician, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (born 1478) passed away. In 1560, The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. In 1883, Godfrey Huggins, Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (died 1971) was born. In 1936, A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. In 1939, Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. In 1940, Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. In 1960, Aneurin Bevan, Welsh-English politician, Secretary of State for Health (born 1897) passed away. In 1964, Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. In 1967, Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.