Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1834, In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. In 1931, David Eddings, American author and academic (died 2009) was born. In 1975, Tony Benshoof, American luger was born. In 1981, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian cricketer was born. In 1984, George Oppen, American poet and author (born 1908) passed away. In 1997, James Marriott, English musician and online content creator was born. 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 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. In 2006, John Money, New Zealand-American psychologist and author (born 1921) passed away. In 2016, Ex-US Army soldier Micah Xavier Johnson shoots fourteen policemen during an anti-police protest in downtown Dallas, Texas, killing five of them. He is subsequently killed by a robot-delivered bomb. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.