Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1528, Archduchess Anna of Austria (died 1590) was born. In 1531, Tilman Riemenschneider, German sculptor (born 1460) passed away. In 1585, The Treaty of Nemours abolishes tolerance to Protestants in France. In 1899, George Cukor, American director and producer (died 1983) was born. In 1900, Maria Bard, German stage and silent film actress (died 1944) was born. In 1922, Alan Armer, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2010) was born. In 1946, Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. In 2013, A De Havilland Otter air taxi crashes in Soldotna, Alaska, killing ten people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.