Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Hasan Abidi, Pakistani journalist and poet (died 2005) was born. In 1936, Egbert Brieskorn, German mathematician and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1944, World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1981, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian cricketer was born. In 1998, Moshood Abiola, Nigerian businessman and politician (born 1937) passed away. In 1999, Julie Campbell Tatham, American author (born 1908) passed away. 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 2012, At least 172 people are killed in a flash flood in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. In 2021, Dilip Kumar, Indian film actor (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mumbai Rain Alert: School Holiday Declared In Palghar; BMC Yet To Confirm

Palghar shuts schools and colleges on July 8 amid IMD red alert; Mumbai civic body yet to announce any closure.
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