Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1901, Eiji Tsuburaya, Japanese cinematographer and producer (died 1970) was born. In 1921, Ezzard Charles, American boxer (died 1975) was born. In 1925, Geliy Korzhev, Russian painter (died 2012) was born. In 1928, Kapelwa Sikota Zambian nurse and health official (died 2006) was born. In 1938, James Montgomery Boice, American pastor and theologian (died 2000) was born. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1944, Emanuel Steward, American boxer and trainer (died 2012) was born. In 1944, Glenys Kinnock, English educator and politician (died 2023) was born. 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 1982, Jan Laštůvka, Czech footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.