Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1965, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 is destroyed by a bomb near 100 Mile House, Canada, killing 52. In 1966, Ralf Altmeyer, German-Chinese virologist and academic was born. In 1974, Hu Liang, Chinese field hockey player was born. In 1977, Wang Zhizhi, Chinese basketball player was born. In 1994, Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. In 1994, Kim Il Sung, North Korean commander and politician, President of North Korea (born 1912) passed away. In 1994, Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. In 2012, Gyang Dalyop Datong, Nigerian physician and politician (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

China says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test

UPI

July 8, 2026

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China says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test

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