Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1846, Heinrich Rosenthal, Estonian physician and author (died 1916) was born. In 1925, Wally Phillips, American radio host (died 2008) was born. In 1928, Kapelwa Sikota Zambian nurse and health official (died 2006) was born. In 1930, Theodore McCarrick, American former cardinal (died 2025) was born. In 1932, T. J. Bass, American physician and author (died 2011) was born. In 1938, James Montgomery Boice, American pastor and theologian (died 2000) was born. In 1963, Buddhist crisis: Police commanded by Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and chief political adviser of South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem, attacked a group of American journalists who were covering a protest. In 1999, Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra, Indian Army personnel (born 1974) passed away. In 2006, Syd Barrett, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1946) passed away. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rumors swirl over Mitch McConnell’s health as his office goes silent and Senate legend remains hospitalized
Paramedics responded to the former senate majority leader’s home on June 14 and he has reportedly been hospitalized ever since
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