Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1972, Ghassan Kanafani, Palestinian writer and politician (born 1936) passed away. In 1973, Ben-Zion Dinur, Russian-Israeli educator and politician, 4th Education Minister of Israel (born 1884) passed away. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. In 2012, Gyang Dalyop Datong, Nigerian physician and politician (born 1959) passed away. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump declares MoU with Iran 'over' as Hegseth cancels trip to Israel

Al-Monitor

July 8, 2026

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Trump said diplomacy with Tehran was “a waste of time” after renewed attacks around Hormuz, as US defense chief reportedly cancels Israel visit.

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