Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1901, Sam Katzman, American director and producer (died 1973) was born. In 1901, Eiji Tsuburaya, Japanese cinematographer and producer (died 1970) was born. In 1917, Iva Withers, Canadian-American actress and singer (died 2014) was born. In 1919, Jon Pertwee, English actor (died 1996) was born. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1946, Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. In 1963, Buddhist crisis: Police commanded by Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and chief political adviser of South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem, attacked a group of American journalists who were covering a protest. In 1986, Udo Schwarz, German rugby player was born. In 1997, Mizuho Habu, Japanese idol and model 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.