Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1915, Neil D. Van Sickle, American Air Force major general (died 2019) was born. In 1948, The United States Air Force accepts its first female recruits into a program called the Women's Air Force (WAF). In 1976, Ellen MacArthur, English sailor was born. In 1980, Aeroflot Flight 4225 crashes near Almaty International Airport in the then Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (present day Kazakhstan) killing all 166 people on board. In 1988, The Island Express train travelling from Bangalore to Kanyakumari derails on the Peruman bridge and falls into Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala in India killing 105 passengers and injuring over 200 more. In 1993, Abul Hasan Jashori, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and freedom fighter (born 1918) passed away. In 2003, Sudan Airways Flight 139 crashes near Port Sudan Airport during an emergency landing attempt, killing 116 of the 117 people on board. In 2012, Muhammed bin Saud Al Saud, Saudi Arabian politician (born 1934) passed away. In 2013, Sundri Uttamchandani, Indian author (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Howard Siler, American bobsledder and coach (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Monsoon Fitness Guide: How To Exercise Safely Without Falling Sick

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July 8, 2026

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Monsoon Fitness Guide: How To Exercise Safely Without Falling Sick

Don't let the rains derail your fitness goals. Learn how to stay active during the monsoon while reducing your risk of infections, injuries and dehydration, with expert tips and evidence-backed advice...

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