Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, Four conspirators in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are hanged. In 1899, George Cukor, American director and producer (died 1983) was born. In 1901, Sam Katzman, American director and producer (died 1973) was born. In 1925, Clarence Hudson White, American photographer and educator (born 1871) passed away. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1960, Ralph Sampson, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1975, Adam Nelson, American shot putter was born. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. 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.