Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1709, Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus effectively ending Sweden's status as a major power in Europe. In 1716, The Battle of Dynekilen forces Sweden to abandon its invasion of Norway. In 1853, The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1935, Vitaly Sevastyanov, Russian engineer and cosmonaut (died 2010) was born. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1960, Francis Gary Powers is charged with espionage resulting from his flight over the Soviet Union. In 1964, Alexei Gusarov, Russian ice hockey player and manager was born. In 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1980, Aeroflot Flight 4225 crashes near Almaty International Airport in the then Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (present day Kazakhstan) killing all 166 people on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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