Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 551, A major earthquake strikes Beirut, triggering a devastating tsunami that affects the coastal towns of Byzantine Phoenicia, causing thousands of deaths. In 1901, Barbara Cartland, English author (died 2000) was born. In 1909, Basil Wolverton, American author and illustrator (died 1978) was born. In 1917, Krystyna Dańko, Polish orphan, survivor of Holocaust (died 2019) was born. In 1931, Sylvia Bacon, American judge (died 2023) was born. In 1955, The Russell-Einstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear warfare. In 1976, Thomas Cichon, Polish-German footballer and manager was born. In 1981, Junauda Petrus, American author and performance artist was born. In 1982, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Kenner, Louisiana, killing all 145 people on board and eight others on the ground. In 2004, The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, casting doubt on the rationale for the Iraq War. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.