Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1807, The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1937, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 1st Chief Executive of Hong Kong was born. In 1958, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into law. In 1965, Moshe Sharett, Ukrainian-Israeli lieutenant and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Israel (born 1894) passed away. In 1983, Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 1997, The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War. In 2003, NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover-B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket. 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.