Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States. In 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874) passed away. In 1937, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 1st Chief Executive of Hong Kong was born. In 1944, Feleti Sevele, Tongan politician; Prime Minister of Tonga was born. In 1965, Moshe Sharett, Ukrainian-Israeli lieutenant and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Israel (born 1894) passed away. In 1974, Patrick Lalime, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, Ibrahim Sulayman Muhammad Arbaysh, Saudi Arabian terrorist (died 2015) was born. In 1981, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian cricketer was born. In 2012, Jerry Norman, American sinologist and linguist (born 1936) passed away. In 2021, Jovenel Moïse, Haitian entrepreneur and politician, President of Haiti (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.