Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1607, Penelope Blount, Countess of Devonshire, English noblewoman (born 1563) passed away. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States. In 1930, Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam). In 1937, The Peel Commission Report recommends the partition of Palestine, which was the first formal recommendation for partition in the history of Palestine. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1964, Lillian Copeland, American discus thrower and shot putter (born 1904) 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 1992, Dominik Furman, Polish footballer was born. In 1997, The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War. In 1999, Moussa Diaby, French footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.