Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1838, Eli Lilly, American soldier, chemist, and businessman, founded Eli Lilly and Company (died 1898) was born. In 1906, Philip Johnson, American architect, designed the IDS Center and PPG Place (died 2005) was born. In 1918, Paul B. Fay, American businessman, soldier, and diplomat, 12th United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2009) was born. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1976, Ellen MacArthur, English sailor was born. In 1994, Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. In 1994, Kim Il Sung, North Korean commander and politician, President of North Korea (born 1912) passed away. In 1994, Lars-Eric Lindblad, Swedish-American businessman and explorer (born 1927) passed away. In 1999, Pete Conrad, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (born 1930) passed away. In 2014, Ben Pangelinan, Guamanian businessman and politician (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.