Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Jeremiah Markland, English scholar and academic (born 1693) passed away. In 1834, In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. In 1963, Buddhist crisis: Police commanded by Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and chief political adviser of South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem, attacked a group of American journalists who were covering a protest. In 1969, Cree Summer, American-Canadian actress was born. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 1984, George Oppen, American poet and author (born 1908) passed away. In 1986, Ana Kasparian, American journalist and producer was born. In 1998, Moshood Abiola, Nigerian businessman and politician (born 1937) passed away. 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, John Money, New Zealand-American psychologist and author (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.