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 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1927, Khensur Lungri Namgyel, Tibetan religious leader 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 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1976, Ellen MacArthur, English sailor was born. In 1977, Wang Zhizhi, Chinese basketball player was born. In 1993, Abul Hasan Jashori, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and freedom fighter (born 1918) passed away. In 1994, Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. In 1994, Kim Il Sung, North Korean commander and politician, President of North Korea (born 1912) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Foreign leaders on notice after Chinese missile test
China's missile test continues to dominate political debate, as NATO leaders express concern and Australia commits to increasing its presence in the Pacific.
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