Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. In 1917, Pamela Brown, English actress (died 1975) was born. In 1918, Julia Pirie, British spy working for MI5 (died 2008) was born. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1926, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Swiss-American psychiatrist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1939, Havelock Ellis, English psychologist and author (born 1859) passed away. In 1948, Ruby Sales, American civil-rights activist was born. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 2004, Paula Danziger, American author and educator (born 1944) passed away. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ex-girlfriend alleges Platner removed condom during sex without consent
Lyndsey Fifield, a woman who previously accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of violent behavior in a New York Times article last month, has alleged that the oyster farmer had sex with her without protection without receiving consent to do so. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that Fifield, an ex-girlfriend of Platner, said he took...
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