Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 988, The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the city of Dublin. In 1212, The most severe of several early fires of London burns most of the city to the ground. In 1921, Belfast's Bloody Sunday occurs with 20 killings, at least 100 wounded and 200 homes destroyed during rioting and gun battles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1927, Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA. In 1939, Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, Turkish political scientist, journalist and educator (died 1999) was born. In 1957, Derry Grehan, Canadian rock guitarist and songwriter was born. In 1967, Gillian Tett, English journalist and author was born. In 1974, Imelda May, Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and producer was born. In 1995, The NIOSH air filtration ratings update with the enactment of 42 CFR 84, previously published in the Federal Register. The new regulation includes rules governing the new N95 respirator standard. In 2006, A Pakistan International Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Multan International Airport, killing all 45 people on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.