Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1846, US troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the US conquest of California. In 1863, The United States begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300. In 1944, Emanuel Steward, American boxer and trainer (died 2012) was born. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1990, Lee Addy, Ghanaian footballer was born. In 2003, NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover-B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2008, Dorian Leigh, American model (born 1917) passed away. In 2013, A De Havilland Otter air taxi crashes in Soldotna, Alaska, killing ten people. In 2024, Jane McAlevey, American labor organizer and author (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.