Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1950, Fats Navarro, American trumpet player and composer (born 1923) passed away. In 1953, Ernesto "Che" Guevara sets out on a trip through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1975, Adam Nelson, American shot putter was born. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 1994, Timothy Cathcart, Northern Irish race car driver (died 2014) was born. 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 2006, John Money, New Zealand-American psychologist and author (born 1921) passed away. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. In 2012, At least 172 people are killed in a flash flood in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.