Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1896, Mao Dun, Chinese journalist, author, and critic (died 1981) was born. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913. In 1922, R. James Harvey, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1946, Michael Milken, American businessman and philanthropist was born. In 1977, The George Jackson Brigade plants a bomb at the main power substation for the Washington state capitol in Olympia, in solidarity with a prison strike at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary Intensive Security Unit. In 2004, The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. In 2007, Bill Pinkney, American singer (born 1925) passed away. In 2008, Jesse Helms, American politician (born 1921) passed away. In 2008, A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people. In 2009, The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.