Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1124, The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. In 1776, Jeremiah Markland, English scholar and academic (born 1693) passed away. In 1930, Theodore McCarrick, American former cardinal (died 2025) was born. In 1944, World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1984, Minas Alozidis, Greek hurdler was born. In 1994, Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte, German general (born 1907) passed away. 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 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.