Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1891, Tadamichi Kuribayashi, Japanese general and poet (died 1945) was born. In 1899, George Cukor, American director and producer (died 1983) was born. In 1918, Jing Shuping, Chinese businessman (died 2009) was born. In 1937, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 1st Chief Executive of Hong Kong 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 1990, Lee Addy, Ghanaian footballer was born. In 1996, Yoon Chae-kyung, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 2007, Donald Michie, British scientist (born 1923) passed away. In 2012, Jerry Norman, American sinologist and linguist (born 1936) passed away. In 2012, At least 172 people are killed in a flash flood in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.