Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Revilo P. Oliver, American author and academic (died 1994) was born. In 1917, Fidel Sánchez Hernández, Salvadoran general and politician, President of El Salvador (died 2003) was born. In 1930, The Finnish far-right Lapua Movement organises the Peasant March demonstration in Helsinki to put pressure on the government to prohibit communist activities. In 1953, Ernesto "Che" Guevara sets out on a trip through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. In 1972, Lisa Leslie, American basketball player and actress was born. In 1978, The Solomon Islands becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1979, Anastasios Gousis, Greek sprinter was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.