Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Earle E. Partridge, American general (died 1990) was born. In 1930, Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam). In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1947, Howard Rheingold, American author and critic was born. In 1968, Jorja Fox, American actress was born. In 1973, Max Horkheimer, German philosopher and sociologist (born 1895) passed away. In 1990, Bill Cullen, American television panelist and game show host (born 1920) passed away. In 1994, Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte, German general (born 1907) passed away. In 2006, John Money, New Zealand-American psychologist and author (born 1921) passed away. In 2013, Donald J. Irwin, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Bill O’Reilly wishes Americans would stop ‘yowling about high prices’
Recent poll found that less than 60 percent of Americans are investing in the stock market, mutual funds, 401(k)s or IRAs
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