Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 611, Eudoxia Epiphania, daughter of Byzantine emperor Heraclius was born. In 1593, Mohammed Bagayogo, Malian scholar and academic (born 1523) passed away. In 1930, Biljana Plavšić, 2nd President of Republika Srpska was born. In 1936, Egbert Brieskorn, German mathematician and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1955, Ali Naci Karacan, Turkish journalist and publisher (born 1896) passed away. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 2003, NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover-B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket. 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 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. In 2014, Eduard Shevardnadze, Georgian general and politician, 2nd President of Georgia (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.