Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. In 1921, Ellen Oliver (suffragette), British suffragette and purity activist (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, David Malet Armstrong, Australian philosopher and author (died 2014) was born. In 1933, The first rugby union test match between the Wallabies of Australia and the Springboks of South Africa is played at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1970, Mark Butler, Australian politician was born. In 1977, Paolo Tiralongo, Italian cyclist was born. In 1980, The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20-10 at Lang Park. In 2011, Betty Ford, First Lady of the United States (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.