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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1663, Charles II of England grants John Clarke a Royal charter to Rhode Island. In 1776, Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. In 1830, Frederick W. Seward, American lawyer and politician, 6th United States Assistant Secretary of State (died 1915) was born. In 1876, The Hamburg massacre prior to the 1876 United States presidential election results in the deaths of six African-Americans of the Republican Party, along with one white assailant. In 1915, Lowell English, United States Marine Corps general (died 2005) was born. In 1924, Charles C. Droz, American politician was born. In 1934, Edward D. DiPrete, American politician was born. In 1994, Dick Sargent, American actor (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Edmund Morgan, American historian and author (born 1916) passed away. 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.

Maryland to consider redistricting amendment in August special session

UPI

July 8, 2026

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Maryland to consider redistricting amendment in August special session

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