Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues. In 1928, Kapelwa Sikota Zambian nurse and health official (died 2006) was born. In 1978, The Solomon Islands becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1986, Ana Kasparian, American journalist and producer was born. In 1992, Ellina Anissimova, Estonian hammer thrower was born. In 1997, Mizuho Habu, Japanese idol and model was born. In 2011, Allan W. Eckert, American historian and author (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, At least 172 people are killed in a flash flood in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. In 2012, Jerry Norman, American sinologist and linguist (born 1936) passed away. In 2012, Leon Schlumpf, Swiss politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.