Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, William Henry Bragg, English physicist, chemist, and mathematician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1942) was born. In 1915, Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, British peer, politician and soldier (died 2014) was born. In 1932, Dave Thomas, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Wendy's (died 2002) was born. In 1964, Civil rights movement: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 meant to prohibit segregation in public places. In 1970, Jessie Street, Australian suffragette and feminist (born 1889) passed away. In 1976, End of South Vietnam; Communist North Vietnam annexes the former South Vietnam to form the unified Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In 1988, Lee Chung-yong, South Korean footballer was born. In 1990, In the 1990 Mecca tunnel tragedy, 1,400 Muslim pilgrims are suffocated to death and trampled upon in a pedestrian tunnel leading to the holy city of Mecca. In 1993, Vince Staples, American rapper and actor was born. In 1997, The Bank of Thailand floats the baht, triggering the Asian financial crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.