Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn, Dutch mathematician and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1925, Charles E. Wicks, American engineer, author, and academic (died 2010) was born. In 1933, Oliver Sacks, English-American neurologist, author, and academic (died 2015) was born. In 1937, Oliver Law, American commander (born 1899) passed away. In 1944, World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago within range of B-29 raids, and causing the downfall of the Tojo government. In 1970, Masami Tsuda, Japanese author and illustrator was born. In 1982, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Kenner, Louisiana, killing all 145 people on board and eight others on the ground. In 2002, Mayo Kaan, American bodybuilder (born 1914) passed away. In 2004, The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, casting doubt on the rationale for the Iraq War. In 2011, South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.