Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1456, A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her execution. In 1869, Rachel Caroline Eaton, American academic (died 1938) was born. In 1898, Arnold Horween, American football player and coach (died 1985) was born. In 1900, Earle E. Partridge, American general (died 1990) was born. In 1910, Doris McCarthy, Canadian painter and author (died 2010) was born. In 1915, Margaret Walker, American novelist and poet (died 1998) was born. In 1924, Mary Ford, American singer and guitarist (died 1977) was born. In 1932, T. J. Bass, American physician and author (died 2011) was born. In 1936, Nikos Xilouris, Greek singer-songwriter (died 1980) was born. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.