Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1716, Robert South, English preacher and theologian (born 1634) passed away. In 1819, Francis Leopold McClintock, Irish admiral and explorer (died 1907) was born. In 1838, Eli Lilly, American soldier, chemist, and businessman, founded Eli Lilly and Company (died 1898) was born. In 1889, The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published. In 1932, The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, closing at 41.22. In 1948, Ruby Sales, American civil-rights activist was born. In 1948, The United States Air Force accepts its first female recruits into a program called the Women's Air Force (WAF). In 1965, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 is destroyed by a bomb near 100 Mile House, Canada, killing 52. In 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1973, Gene L. Coon, American screenwriter and producer (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.