Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1721, Elihu Yale, American-English merchant and philanthropist (born 1649) passed away. In 1831, John Pemberton, American chemist and pharmacist, invented Coca-Cola (died 1888) was born. In 1838, Eli Lilly, American soldier, chemist, and businessman, founded Eli Lilly and Company (died 1898) was born. In 1839, John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company (died 1937) was born. In 1907, George W. Romney, American businessman and politician, 43rd Governor of Michigan (died 1995) was born. In 1965, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 is destroyed by a bomb near 100 Mile House, Canada, killing 52. In 1994, Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. In 2008, John Templeton, American-born British businessman and philanthropist (born 1912) passed away. In 2014, Ben Pangelinan, Guamanian businessman and politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, James Tate, American poet (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.