Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1960, Francis Gary Powers is charged with espionage resulting from his flight over the Soviet Union. In 1968, Désiré Mérchez, French swimmer and water polo player (born 1882) passed away. In 1970, Mark Butler, Australian politician was born. In 1974, Hu Liang, Chinese field hockey player was born. In 1980, Eric Chouinard, American-Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1994, Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. In 2014, John V. Evans, American soldier and politician, 27th Governor of Idaho (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Man charged over alleged attempts to groom child

Brisbane Times

July 8, 2026

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Man charged over alleged attempts to groom child

A man has been charged in Sydney's west after he allegedly tried to groom a teenage girl multiple times.

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