Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Clarence Hudson White, American photographer and educator (born 1871) passed away. In 1941, Michael Howard, Welsh lawyer and politician was born. In 1944, Emanuel Steward, American boxer and trainer (died 2012) was born. In 1945, Michael Ancram, English lawyer and politician (died 2024) was born. In 1947, Howard Rheingold, American author and critic was born. In 1960, Kevin A. Ford, American colonel and astronaut was born. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2013, A De Havilland Otter air taxi crashes in Soldotna, Alaska, killing ten people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
United Airlines to face lawsuit over ‘window seats’ that don’t have windows
A federal judge rejected the airline’s attempt to dismiss claims from passengers
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