Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1896, Mao Dun, Chinese journalist, author, and critic (died 1981) was born. In 1916, Iva Toguri D'Aquino, American typist and broadcaster (died 2006) was born. In 1925, Ciril Zlobec, Slovene poet, writer, translator, journalist and politician (died 2018) was born. In 1941, Nazi crimes against the Polish nation: Nazi troops massacre Polish scientists and writers in the captured Ukrainian city of Lviv. In 1950, Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. In 1983, Amol Rajan, Indian-English journalist was born. In 1997, Charles Kuralt, American journalist (born 1934) passed away. In 2004, The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. In 2006, Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. In 2008, A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.