Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1879, Sailing ship USS Jeannette departs San Francisco carrying an ill-fated expedition to the North Pole. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1960, Francis Gary Powers is charged with espionage resulting from his flight over the Soviet Union. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1994, Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. In 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. 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.
US moves to reimpose sanctions after Iran strikes
{beacon} Energy Environment Energy Environment The Big Story US revokes order lifting sanctions on Iran oil The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a sanctions waiver that had allowed the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. © Vahid Salemi, Associated Press The revocation comes after Iran reportedly struck three ships near the Strait of Hormuz,...
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