Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1616, John Leverett, Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony (died 1679) was born. In 1701, William Stoughton, American judge and politician, Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay (born 1631) passed away. In 1848, Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazilian politician, 5th President of Brazil (died 1919) was born. In 1954, Simon Anderson, Australian surfer was born. In 1994, Ashton Irwin, Australian musician was born. In 1998, Moshood Abiola, Nigerian businessman and politician (born 1937) passed away. In 2000, Kenny Irwin Jr., American race car driver (born 1969) passed away. In 2012, Leon Schlumpf, Swiss politician (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Donald J. Irwin, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut (born 1926) passed away. In 2014, Peter Underwood, Australian lawyer and politician, 27th Governor of Tasmania (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Andrew Gillum arrested: Former Florida governor candidate faces drug charges in Alabama
Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who narrowly lost Florida's 2018 governor race, has been arrested on drug charges.
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