Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1890, The U.S. Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act. 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 1939, John H. Sununu, American engineer and politician, 14th White House Chief of Staff was born. In 1942, Vicente Fox, Mexican businessman and politician, 35th President of Mexico was born. In 1954, Chris Huhne, English journalist and politician, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change 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 1979, Ahmed al-Ghamdi, Saudi Arabian terrorist, hijacker of United Airlines Flight 175 (died 2001) 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 1994, Derrick White, American basketball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.