Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 689, Kilian, Irish bishop passed away. In 1730, An estimated magnitude 8.7 earthquake causes a tsunami that damages more than 1,000 km (620 mi) of Chile's coastline. In 1892, St. John's, Newfoundland is devastated in the Great Fire of 1892. In 1915, Lowell English, United States Marine Corps general (died 2005) was born. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1979, Michael Wilding, English actor (born 1912) passed away. In 1994, Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. In 1994, Lars-Eric Lindblad, Swedish-American businessman and explorer (born 1927) passed away. In 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.