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 1874, The Mounties begin their March West. In 1907, George W. Romney, American businessman and politician, 43rd Governor of Michigan (died 1995) was born. In 1908, Nelson Rockefeller, American businessman and politician, 41st Vice President of the United States (died 1979) was born. In 1918, Edward B. Giller, American Major General (died 2017) was born. 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 1994, Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. In 2002, Ward Kimball, American animator and trombonist (born 1914) passed away. In 2013, Rubby Sherr, American physicist and academic (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.