Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1553, Lady Jane Grey takes the throne of England. In 1666, John Ernest Grabe, German theologian and academic (died 1711) was born. In 1856, Nikola Tesla, Serbian-American electrical and mechanical engineer (died 1943) was born. In 1933, Jumpin' Gene Simmons, American rockabilly singer-songwriter (died 2006) was born. In 1940, Keith Stackpole, Australian cricketer (died 2025) was born. In 1953, Zoogz Rift, American musician and wrestler (died 2011) was born. In 1966, The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago; as many as 60,000 people attend. In 1988, Heather Hemmens, American actress, director, and producer was born. In 2011, Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, the British weekly tabloid newspaper News of the World publishes its final issue and shuts down after nearly 168 years in print. In 2012, The Episcopal Church USA allows same-sex marriage. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.