Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 869, The 8.4-9.0 Mw Sanriku earthquake strikes the area around Sendai in northern Honshu, Japan. Inundation from the tsunami extended several kilometers inland. In 1850, Zachary Taylor, American general and politician, 12th President of the United States (born 1784) passed away. In 1944, World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago within range of B-29 raids, and causing the downfall of the Tojo government. In 1958, Jacob Joseph, Malaysian football coach was born. In 1959, Ferenc Talányi, Slovene journalist and painter (born 1883) passed away. In 1960, Yūko Asano, Japanese actress and singer was born. In 1982, Sakon Yamamoto, Japanese race car driver was born. In 1999, Days of student protests begin after Iranian police and hardliners attack a student dormitory at the University of Tehran. In 2022, John Gwynne, English reporter and commentator (born 1945) passed away. In 2024, Jim Inhofe, American politician (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.