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 1807, The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1901, Sam Katzman, American director and producer (died 1973) was born. In 1955, Ali Naci Karacan, Turkish journalist and publisher (born 1896) passed away. In 1960, Kevin A. Ford, American colonel and astronaut was born. In 1972, Manfred Stohl, Austrian race car driver was born. In 1976, Ercüment Olgundeniz, Turkish discus thrower and shot putter was born. In 1983, Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. In 2013, Artur Hajzer, Polish mountaineer (born 1962) passed away. In 2017, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted with 122 countries voting in favour. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.