Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1937, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 1st Chief Executive of Hong Kong was born. In 1958, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into law. In 1980, Michelle Kwan, American figure skater was born. In 1983, Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 1999, Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra, Indian Army personnel (born 1974) passed away. In 2003, NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover-B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. In 2014, Eduard Shevardnadze, Georgian general and politician, 2nd President of Georgia (born 1928) passed away. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.