Today in News History
On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1879, Charles Taze Russell publishes the first edition of the religious magazine The Watchtower. In 1946, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1952, David Arkenstone, American composer and performer was born. In 1954, Keith Whitley, American singer and guitarist (died 1989) was born. In 1965, Harald Zwart, Norwegian director and producer was born. In 1972, The first Gay pride march in England takes place. In 1983, Leeteuk, South Korean singer and entertainer was born. In 1991, Lucas Vázquez, Spanish footballer was born. In 1997, China resumes sovereignty over the city-state of Hong Kong, ending 156 years of British colonial rule. The handover ceremony is attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Charles, Prince of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. In 2005, Luther Vandross, American singer-songwriter and producer (Change) (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
V&A’s David Bowie archive to go on tour of UK
Exhibits will include costumes from the singer’s Ziggy Stardust period,
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