Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1905, Leonid Amalrik, Russian animator and director (died 1997) was born. In 1925, Arthur Imperatore Sr., Italian-American businessman (died 2020) was born. In 1932, The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, closing at 41.22. In 1942, Phil Gramm, American economist and politician was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1994, Lars-Eric Lindblad, Swedish-American businessman and explorer (born 1927) passed away. In 2001, John O'Shea, New Zealand director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1920) passed away. In 2008, John Templeton, American-born British businessman and philanthropist (born 1912) passed away. In 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. 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.