Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, Amy Johnson, English pilot (died 1941) was born. In 1912, Sally Kirkland, American journalist (died 1989) was born. In 1915, Joseph Ransohoff, American soldier and neurosurgeon (died 2001) was born. In 1917, Álvaro Domecq y Díez, Spanish aristocrat (died 2005) was born. In 1918, Pedro Yap, Filipino lawyer (died 2003) was born. In 1935, Regina, Saskatchewan, police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police ambush strikers participating in the On-to-Ottawa Trek. In 1952, David Lane, English oncologist and academic was born. In 1954, Keith Whitley, American singer and guitarist (died 1989) was born. In 1963, David Wood, American lawyer and environmentalist (died 2006) was born. In 2002, Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a Tupolev Tu-154, and DHL Flight 611, a Boeing 757, collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board both planes. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.