Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1963, Buddhist crisis: Police commanded by Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and chief political adviser of South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem, attacked a group of American journalists who were covering a protest. In 1980, Institution of sharia law in Iran. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 1982, George Owu, Ghanaian footballer was born. In 1982, Asia O'Hara, American drag performer was born. In 1984, George Oppen, American poet and author (born 1908) passed away. In 1993, Rıfat Ilgaz, Turkish author, poet, and educator (born 1911) passed away. In 2012, Jerry Norman, American sinologist and linguist (born 1936) 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.