Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Gulzarilal Nanda, Indian politician (died 1998) was born. In 1900, Belinda Dann, Indigenous Australian who was one of the Stolen Generation, reunited with family aged 107 (died 2007) was born. In 1911, Bruce Hamilton, Australian public servant (died 1989) was born. In 1918, Pauline Phillips, American journalist and radio host, created Dear Abby (died 2013) was born. In 1928, Shan Ratnam, Sri Lankan physician and academic (died 2001) was born. In 1963, Sonia Pierre, Haitian-Dominican human rights activist (died 2011) was born. In 1971, August Derleth, American anthologist and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1982, Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. In 1985, Kane Tenace, Australian footballer was born. In 1991, Victor Chang, Chinese-Australian surgeon and physician (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.