Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1457, The Dutch city of Dordrecht is devastated by fire. In 1509, Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (born 1443) passed away. In 1528, Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (died 1589) was born. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1855, John Gorrie, American physician and humanitarian (born 1803) passed away. In 1921, Harry Schell, French-American race car driver (died 1960) was born. In 1949, Joan Clos, Spanish anesthesiologist and politician, 116th Mayor of Barcelona was born. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1965, Daniel Larson, American politician was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Virginia’s Gas Tax Increase: What Drivers Need to Know

Drivers in the commonwealth will pay more for gas beginning on Wednesday. This isn’t because of the recent legislative budget deal. It isn’t because of a war in the Middle East. It isn’t because of a pipeline shutdown. It’s because lawmakers put tax policy on cruise control years ago, and prices just keep climbing. It...
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