Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 873, Gunther, archbishop of Cologne passed away. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1867, Käthe Kollwitz, German painter and sculptor (died 1945) was born. In 1873, Franz Xaver Winterhalter, German painter and lithographer (born 1805) passed away. In 1885, Hugo Boss, German fashion designer, founded Hugo Boss (died 1948) was born. In 1917, J. F. Powers, American novelist and short story writer (died 1999) was born. In 1967, Jordan Chan, Hong Kong actor and singer was born. In 1985, Jean-Paul Le Chanois, French actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1909) passed away. In 1994, Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. In 2012, Martin Pakledinaz, American costume designer (born 1953) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Chanel turns Grand Palais into fashion fairy tale
The Grand Palais in Paris has been transformed into a dreamy forest, inspired by Coco Chanel's book of fairy tales, for the fashion house's new collection.
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