Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1456, A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her execution. In 1915, Margaret Walker, American novelist and poet (died 1998) was born. In 1924, Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1931, David Eddings, American author and academic (died 2009) was born. In 1933, David McCullough, American historian and author (died 2022) was born. In 1969, Cree Summer, American-Canadian actress was born. In 1972, Kirsten Vangsness, American actress and writer was born. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 2011, Allan W. Eckert, American historian and author (born 1931) passed away. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.