Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.