Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (died 2008) was born. In 1929, Sergio Romano, Italian writer, journalist, and historian was born. In 1939, Elena Obraztsova, Russian soprano and actress (died 2015) was born. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1944, Tony Jacklin, English golfer and sportscaster was born. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1984, Minas Alozidis, Greek hurdler was born. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2012, At least 172 people are killed in a flash flood in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. In 2016, Ex-US Army soldier Micah Xavier Johnson shoots fourteen policemen during an anti-police protest in downtown Dallas, Texas, killing five of them. He is subsequently killed by a robot-delivered bomb. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.