Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States. In 1900, Earle E. Partridge, American general (died 1990) was born. In 1928, Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri. In 1930, Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam). In 1946, Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. In 1972, Athenagoras I of Constantinople (born 1886) passed away. In 1981, Synyster Gates, American guitarist was born. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. In 2013, Donald J. Irwin, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut (born 1926) passed away. In 2021, Jovenel Moïse, Haitian entrepreneur and politician, President of Haiti (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump’s new $5M helipad on the White House lawn will be made of granite and funded privately
President Donald Trump says upgrade necessary as successor model helicopter intended to serve as next Marine One scorches grass with downward exhaust vents
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