Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1807, The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1850, Persian prophet Báb is executed in Tabriz, Persia. In 1902, Peter Acland, English soldier (died 1993) was born. In 1921, David C. Jones, American general (died 2013) was born. In 1944, World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago within range of B-29 raids, and causing the downfall of the Tojo government. In 1944, World War II: Continuation War: Finland wins the Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in northern Europe. The Red Army withdraws its troops from Ihantala and digs into a defensive position, thus ending the Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. In 1947, Lucjan Żeligowski, Polish-Lithuanian general and politician (born 1865) passed away. In 1970, Trent Green, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1999, Days of student protests begin after Iranian police and hardliners attack a student dormitory at the University of Tehran. In 2022, John Gwynne, English reporter and commentator (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.