Today in News History

On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1830, Frederick W. Seward, American lawyer and politician, 6th United States Assistant Secretary of State (died 1915) was born. In 1836, Joseph Chamberlain, English businessman and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1914) was born. In 1853, The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade. In 1879, Sailing ship USS Jeannette departs San Francisco carrying an ill-fated expedition to the North Pole. In 1917, J. F. Powers, American novelist and short story writer (died 1999) was born. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1994, Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. In 2022, Shinzo Abe, Japanese politician (born 1954) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

US visa applicant receives ‘do not travel’ warning from embassy despite J-1 approval; ‘You must wait until…’

Hindustan Times

July 8, 2026

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A J-1 visa applicant from Jordan received an email from the US Embassy advising against travel, despite having an approved visa.

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