Today in News History
On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1764, Ann Ward, English author and poet (died 1823) was born. In 1880, Paul Broca, French physician and anatomist (born 1824) passed away. In 1911, Mervyn Peake, English author and illustrator (died 1968) was born. In 1916, Edward Heath, English colonel and politician; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1970-74 (died 2005) was born. In 1918, Jarl Wahlström, Finnish 12th General of The Salvation Army (died 1999) was born. In 1925, Ronald I. Spiers, American ambassador (died 2021) was born. In 1931, Sylvia Bacon, American judge (died 2023) was born. In 1959, Clive Stafford Smith, English lawyer and author was born. In 1977, Alice Paul, American activist (born 1885) passed away. In 2024, Diana Hill, New Zealand biochemist (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘I’m a better person for doing this’: The pharmacist helping terminally ill Victorians die peacefully
Michael Dooley has spent years of his career working in hospitals. But he says his work in the state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme has changed him.
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