Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1887, Ben Holladay, American businessman (born 1819) passed away. In 1889, The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published. In 1933, Anthony Hope, English author and playwright (born 1863) passed away. In 1952, Larry Garner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1968, The Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan. In 1980, The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20-10 at Lang Park. In 1988, The Island Express train travelling from Bangalore to Kanyakumari derails on the Peruman bridge and falls into Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala in India killing 105 passengers and injuring over 200 more. In 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. In 2013, Edmund Morgan, American historian and author (born 1916) 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.
Uber soon to launch in Albany as part of regional WA expansion with prospective drivers encouraged to sign up
Uber rideshare services will soon be available in the Great Southern, with the popular company seeking drivers to join up ahead of its launch.
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