Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Mary Ford, American singer and guitarist (died 1977) was born. In 1936, Nikos Xilouris, Greek singer-songwriter (died 1980) was born. In 1946, Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. In 1968, Jorja Fox, American actress was born. In 1972, Kirsten Vangsness, American actress and writer was born. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress 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 2007, Anne McLaren, British scientist (born 1927) 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.