Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, SOS is adopted as the international distress signal. In 1911, Germany dispatches the gunboat SMS Panther to Morocco, sparking the Agadir Crisis. In 1954, Hossein Nuri, Iranian artist and director was born. In 1958, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation links television broadcasting across Canada via microwave. In 1962, Mokhzani Mahathir, Malaysian businessman was born. In 1968, Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO in the United States. In 1980, "O Canada" officially becomes the national anthem of Canada. In 1982, Fedi Nuril, Indonesian actor, model, and musician was born. In 1987, The American radio station WFAN in New York City is launched as the world's first all-sports radio station. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.