Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 975, Edgar the Peaceful, English king (born 943) passed away. In 1760, British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France. 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 1851, John Murray, Australian politician, 23rd Premier of Victoria (died 1916) was born. In 1889, The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published. In 1939, Ed Lumley, Canadian businessman and politician, 8th Canadian Minister of Communications (died 2025) 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 1961, Ces Drilon, Filipino journalist was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1966, Shadlog Bernicke, Nauruan politician was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.