Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 975, Edgar the Peaceful, English king (born 943) passed away. In 1775, The Olive Branch Petition is signed by the Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies of North America. In 1776, Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1874, The Mounties begin their March West. In 1921, Ellen Oliver (suffragette), British suffragette and purity activist (born 1870) passed away. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1952, Marianne Williamson, American author and activist was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 2004, Paula Danziger, American author and educator (born 1944) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.