Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1891, Tadamichi Kuribayashi, Japanese general and poet (died 1945) was born. In 1924, Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (died 2008) was born. In 1937, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 1st Chief Executive of Hong Kong was born. In 1963, Buddhist crisis: Police commanded by Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and chief political adviser of South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem, attacked a group of American journalists who were covering a protest. In 1976, Vasily Petrenko, Russian conductor was born. In 1980, Michelle Kwan, American figure skater was born. In 1982, Jan Laštůvka, Czech footballer was born. In 1983, Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. In 1986, Ana Kasparian, American journalist and producer was born. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.