Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Arnold Horween, American football player and coach (died 1985) was born. In 1907, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. staged his first Follies on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City. In 1939, Deacon White, American baseball player and manager (born 1847) passed away. In 1944, Tony Jacklin, English golfer and sportscaster was born. In 1974, Patrick Lalime, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster was born. In 1980, John Buck, American baseball player was born. In 1997, Mizuho Habu, Japanese idol and model 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 2013, Ben Pucci, American football player and sportscaster (born 1925) passed away. In 2019, The United States women's national soccer team defeated the Netherlands 2-0 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Final in Lyon, France. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.