Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1431, The Battle of La Higueruela takes place in Granada, leading to a modest advance of the Kingdom of Castile during the Reconquista. In 1520, Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés fight their way out of Tenochtitlan after nightfall. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1823, The five Central American nations of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica declare independence from the First Mexican Empire after being annexed the year prior. In 1863, American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1898, Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. In 1942, World War II: First Battle of El Alamein. In 1974, Jefferson Pérez, Ecuadorian race walker was born. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. In 2020, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.