Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1716, The Battle of Dynekilen forces Sweden to abandon its invasion of Norway. In 1839, John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company (died 1937) was born. In 1874, The Mounties begin their March West. In 1876, The Hamburg massacre prior to the 1876 United States presidential election results in the deaths of six African-Americans of the Republican Party, along with one white assailant. In 1892, St. John's, Newfoundland is devastated in the Great Fire of 1892. In 1908, Nelson Rockefeller, American businessman and politician, 41st Vice President of the United States (died 1979) was born. In 1909, Ike Petersen, American football player (died 1995) was born. In 1932, The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, closing at 41.22. In 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1971, Kurt Reidemeister, German mathematician connected to the Vienna Circle (born 1893) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.