Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1838, Eli Lilly, American soldier, chemist, and businessman, founded Eli Lilly and Company (died 1898) was born. In 1839, John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company (died 1937) was born. In 1887, Ben Holladay, American businessman (born 1819) passed away. In 1889, The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published. In 1920, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (died 1995) was born. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1948, Ruby Sales, American civil-rights activist was born. In 1998, Jaden Smith, American actor and rapper was born. In 2008, John Templeton, American-born British businessman and philanthropist (born 1912) passed away. In 2014, Ben Pangelinan, Guamanian businessman and politician (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.