Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1779, Giorgio Pullicino, Maltese painter and architect (died 1851) was born. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1867, Käthe Kollwitz, German painter and sculptor (died 1945) was born. In 1906, Philip Johnson, American architect, designed the IDS Center and PPG Place (died 2005) was born. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1965, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 is destroyed by a bomb near 100 Mile House, Canada, killing 52. In 2002, Ward Kimball, American animator and trombonist (born 1914) passed away. In 2012, Martin Pakledinaz, American costume designer (born 1953) passed away. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Photo of compromised NYC building reveals temporary supports in place as Mamdani says it’s no longer shifting

The Independent

July 8, 2026

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Photo of compromised NYC building reveals temporary supports in place as Mamdani says it’s no longer shifting

235 East 42nd Street, a former office building being converted to apartments in Midtown Manhattan, was worked on throughout the night and into this afternoon

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