Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1520, Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. In 1585, The Treaty of Nemours abolishes tolerance to Protestants in France. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1834, In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. In 1869, Rachel Caroline Eaton, American academic (died 1938) was born. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States. In 1937, The Peel Commission Report recommends the partition of Palestine, which was the first formal recommendation for partition in the history of Palestine. In 1958, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into law. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. In 2024, Jane McAlevey, American labor organizer and author (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.