Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1834, In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. In 1900, Maria Bard, German stage and silent film actress (died 1944) was born. In 1907, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. staged his first Follies on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City. In 1963, Vonda Shepard, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1987, Germaine Thyssens-Valentin, Dutch-French pianist (born 1902) passed away. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 1997, Mizuho Habu, Japanese idol and model was born. In 1997, James Marriott, English musician and online content creator was born. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.