Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1976, Yevgeniya Medvedeva, Russian skier was born. In 1981, Brock Berlin, American football player was born. In 1982, Vladimir Gusev, Russian cyclist was born. In 1982, Space Shuttle program: Columbia lands at Edwards Air Force Base at the end of the program's final test flight, STS-4. President Ronald Reagan declares the Space Shuttle to be operational. In 1998, Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation. In 2001, Vladivostok Air Flight 352 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Airport killing all 145 people on board. In 2003, Polina Bogusevich, Russian singer was born. In 2006, Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. In 2017, Daniil Granin, Soviet and Russian author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.