Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1903, Amy Johnson, English pilot (died 1941) was born. In 1923, The Parliament of Canada suspends all Chinese immigration. In 1931, United Airlines begins service (as Boeing Air Transport). In 1935, Regina, Saskatchewan, police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police ambush strikers participating in the On-to-Ottawa Trek. In 1958, Flooding of Canada's Saint Lawrence Seaway begins. In 1983, A North Korean Ilyushin Il-62M jet en route to Conakry Airport in Guinea crashes into the Fouta Djallon mountains in Guinea-Bissau, killing all 23 people on board. In 1991, Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. In 1997, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-94, a re-flight of the prematurely-ended STS-83 mission with the same crew. In 2002, Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a Tupolev Tu-154, and DHL Flight 611, a Boeing 757, collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board both planes. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.