Today in News History

On July 9, 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 1889, The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published. 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 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1992, Son Heung-min, Korean footballer 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.