Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1585, Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel, English courtier and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland (died 1646) was born. In 1937, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 1st Chief Executive of Hong Kong was born. In 1941, Michael Howard, Welsh lawyer and politician was born. In 1944, Glenys Kinnock, English educator and politician (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Ian Wilmut, English-Scottish embryologist and academic (died 2023) was born. In 1985, Boris Becker becomes the youngest male player ever to win Wimbledon at age 17. In 1997, James Marriott, English musician and online content creator 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 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.