Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Christl Cranz, German alpine skier (died 2004) was born. In 1917, World War I: Russia launches an offensive against Austria-Hungary to capture Galicia, its final offensive of the war. In 1957, The International Geophysical Year begins. In 1958, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation links television broadcasting across Canada via microwave. In 1981, Carlo Del Fava, South African-Italian rugby player was born. In 1982, Joachim Johansson, Swedish tennis player was born. In 1987, The American radio station WFAN in New York City is launched as the world's first all-sports radio station. In 1990, German reunification: East Germany accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency, thus uniting the economies of East and West Germany. In 1991, Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.