Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1921, World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution formally ending the war between the United States and Germany. In 1930, Ahmad Jamal, American jazz musician (died 2023) was born. In 1931, Mohammad Yazdi, Iranian cleric (died 2020) was born. In 1936, Omar Suleiman, Egyptian general and politician, 16th Vice President of Egypt (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Vicente Fox, Mexican businessman and politician, 35th President of Mexico was born. In 1979, Ahmed al-Ghamdi, Saudi Arabian terrorist, hijacker of United Airlines Flight 175 (died 2001) was born. In 2012, Julian Goodman, American journalist (born 1922) passed away. In 2014, Emilio Álvarez Montalván, Nicaraguan ophthalmologist and politician (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Mexican journalist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.