Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, The New Zealand Labour Party was founded in Wellington. In 1926, Nuon Chea, Cambodian politician (died 2019) was born. In 1928, Kapelwa Sikota Zambian nurse and health official (died 2006) was born. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1980, Institution of sharia law in Iran. In 1983, Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 1999, Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra, Indian Army personnel (born 1974) passed away. In 2006, John Money, New Zealand-American psychologist and author (born 1921) passed away. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.