Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1846, Heinrich Rosenthal, Estonian physician and author (died 1916) was born. In 1861, Nettie Stevens, American geneticist (died 1912) was born. In 1924, Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (died 2008) was born. In 1928, Kapelwa Sikota Zambian nurse and health official (died 2006) was born. In 1939, Deacon White, American baseball player and manager (born 1847) passed away. In 1944, Glenys Kinnock, English educator and politician (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Francis Browne, Irish priest and photographer (born 1880) passed away. In 1964, Lillian Copeland, American discus thrower and shot putter (born 1904) passed away. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.