Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1863, The United States begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300. In 1899, George Cukor, American director and producer (died 1983) was born. In 1907, Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction writer and screenwriter (died 1988) was born. In 1918, Jing Shuping, Chinese businessman (died 2009) was born. In 1937, The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (Lugou Bridge) provides the Imperial Japanese Army with a pretext for starting the Second Sino-Japanese War (China-Japan War). In 1947, Howard Rheingold, American author and critic was born. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. In 2024, Jane McAlevey, American labor organizer and author (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.