Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1119, Emperor Sutoku of Japan (died 1164) was born. In 1911, The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues. In 1918, Jing Shuping, Chinese businessman (died 2009) was born. In 1924, Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (died 2008) was born. In 1980, Michelle Kwan, American figure skater was born. In 1981, US President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1983, Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. In 1990, Cazuza, Brazilian singer and songwriter (born 1958) 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 1997, Mizuho Habu, Japanese idol and model was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.