Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1777, Paavo Ruotsalainen, Finnish farmer and lay preacher (died 1852) was born. In 1850, U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies after eating raw fruit and iced milk; he is succeeded in office by Vice President Millard Fillmore. In 1900, The Governor of Shanxi province in North China orders the execution of 45 foreign Christian missionaries and local church members, including children. In 1917, Krystyna Dańko, Polish orphan, survivor of Holocaust (died 2019) was born. In 1918, Jarl Wahlström, Finnish 12th General of The Salvation Army (died 1999) was born. In 1921, David C. Jones, American general (died 2013) was born. In 1932, Amitzur Shapira, Israeli sprinter and long jumper (died 1972) was born. In 1982, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Kenner, Louisiana, killing all 145 people on board and eight others on the ground. In 1999, Days of student protests begin after Iranian police and hardliners attack a student dormitory at the University of Tehran. In 2012, Terepai Maoate, Cook Islander physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.